The MA Global Development at the University of East Anglia is designed for aspiring professionals and scholars eager to address complex global challenges through a multidisciplinary lens. You will explore critical issues in development, drawing from politics, economics, anthropology, and environmental science to understand the intricate interplay between society, economics, politics, and the environment. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of development perspectives and contemporary world development, preparing you for impactful careers or further academic pursuits in this vital field.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is studied over one year, offering a dynamic learning experience. You will engage with core modules on development perspectives and contemporary world development, with the flexibility to specialise through a wide range of optional modules covering areas like globalisation, gender, governance, and conflict. You will have the opportunity to undertake a development work placement or complete a dissertation, allowing you to apply your learning to real-world scenarios. You will graduate with advanced analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of global development, ready for roles in international organisations, NGOs, policy, or research.