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Master of Comparative Education and International Development

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Comparative Education and International Development (CEID) offered by the Moray House School of Education and Sport.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Comparative Education and International Development. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Research
  • Higher education internationalisation offices
  • Civil society and non-governmental organisations
  • International organisations
  • The public sector

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme. Successfully complete the required courses and three optional courses. Courses named on the page include progress to the dissertation
  • Niamh Ni’Iceadha
  • Jon Hudson.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree
  • or its international equivalent
  • In a relevant discipline such as Education
  • Demography
  • Global Studies
  • Public Policy
  • Regional Studies
  • Social Anthropology
  • Social Policy
  • Sociology
  • Liberal Studies
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • International Development
  • International Studies
  • Politics
  • Human Geography
  • Social Research
  • Economics
  • Public Health
  • Population Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • or Environmental Sustainability
  • We may consider other subject areas if.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£33,600 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£44,427 GBP

Program details

CampusHolyrood campus
Faculty or schoolMoray House School of Education and Sport
DepartmentEducation
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    2 Aug 2027

    261 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.