Overview
Why this programme
- The International and Comparative Education programme at the University of Glasgow draws on theories and methods from the social sciences and the humanities field and applies them to critically analyse global topical issues in international and comparative education.
- Our mentoring scheme offers the opportunity to develop professional networks and to acquire and apply practical skills for the world of work in international organisations, global cooperation agencies, and national departments that take an international perspective on education.
- The teaching team combines expertise and research experience in many parts of the world, including North, South and Central America; Southeast Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa; the Arab World; and Western and Eastern Europe.
- Students enhance their methodological and analytical skills by developing their own research projects on topics and research contexts of their choice.
- Pedagogies and classroom dynamics are designed to maximise peer learning opportunities, the relevance to students’ interests and their control of the learning process.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Education and International Development
- International and Comparative Education
- International Actors and Global Education Policies
- Internationalisation of Education
- Policy Enquiry and Decision-making
- Advanced Policy Enquiry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education International Relations Teaching View 540 other Masters in International Relations in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 2.1 or equivalent in a relevant Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of one year of professional experience in an international or internationally-facing (eg national ministry) organisation.
- You are required to submit a 300-word personal statement with an explanation of relevant work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
23520 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23520 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10050 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10050 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Glasgow
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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