Do you work – or wish to work – on educational issues in aid agencies, multilateral agencies, NGOs, consultancy and research firms, government ministries and academia?
This MA has established its reputation over three decades and is highly regarded internationally. Our faculty enjoy a global reputation as leaders in their field and have contributed to education and development policies around the world. You’ll study with students from across the globe and benefit from our large network of alumni.
We expect to offer you five specialisms: -Teachers: Policy and Practice -Curriculum, Learning and Society -Educational Policy and Planning -Education, Conflict and Peacebuilding -Critical Higher Education
We link theory with research, policy with practice and the local/national with the global. We critically engage with the educational challenges of low- and middle-income countries. Our teaching helps you to: -Gain theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to international education and development -Apply this knowledge creatively and independently to a specific set of circumstances -Communicate and present ideas and arguments effectively
How will I study?
You take taught modules and produce assessed work (such as a literature review, briefing paper and two essays) related to each module.
You develop and present your dissertation proposal and then write a final dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Alongside our taught modules, we offer a programme of research seminars on relevant theoretical and practical issues. Speakers comprise colleagues from the Centre for International Education and the wider Department of Education, faculty from other departments at Sussex, and invited guests from around the world.
Scholarships
Our aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to despite financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique individuals.
Chancellor's International Scholarship (2017) -25 scholarships of a 50% tuition fee waiver -Application deadline: 1 May 2017
HESPAL Scholarship (Higher Education Scholarships Scheme for the Palestinian Territories) (2017) -Two full fee waivers in conjuction with maintenance support from the British Council -Application deadline: 1 January 2017
PGCE First-Generation Scholars Award (2017) -£600 maintenance award to PGCE students with a household income below £42,875
USA Friends Scholarships (2017) -A scholarship of an amount equivalent to $10,000 for nationals or residents of the USA on a one year taught Masters degree course. -Application deadline: 3 April 2017
Careers
Our graduates develop their expertise for work in government departments, development agencies, non-governmental organisations or independent education consultancy. Some go on to study at doctoral level.
Employers of our graduates include: -The UK Department for International Development -The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) -USAID -The British Council -UNESCO -UNICEF -The World Bank -Asian Development Bank -Oxford Policy Management -Universities -Government ministries
Chancellor's International Scholarship (2017)
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20+ Awards
25 scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. The scholarships are offered for one year.Type of award Postgraduate taughtAward amount 50% off International Student tuition feeTimetable By 1 May: Deadline for all applications to be received By 31 May: Notification to first choice and short-listed candidates After 3 July: Notification to successful short-listed candidates if first choice candidates do not take up the scholarshipSuccessful applicants Students accepting a Chancellor's International Scholarship may be required to undertake occasional promotional or support duties for the University of Sussex at times agreed between the student and the University
Value of Scholarship(s)
50% off International Student tuition fee
Eligibility
In order to be considered for a Chancellor's International Scholarship you must meet all of the following criteria:Have applied for and accepted a place to start a Postgraduate taught degree at the University of Sussex (e.g., MA, MSc, LLM, MRes, Postgraduate Diploma, and Graduate Diploma) excluding certain degrees listed on our website.Be assessed as liable to pay fees at the "overseas" (namely the non-EU) rate.Have sufficient funds to meet your tuition fees and living expenses, after taking account of the possible award of a Chancellor's International Scholarship.Intend to remain on the programme for which the scholarship is offered.
Application Procedure
To apply for this scholarship you must first have submitted your application to study through the University of Sussex online postgraduate application system: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/applying/When you have applied for your course, apply for the scholarship using the application form:http://www.sussex.ac.uk/studentlifecentre/funding/cisapplicationConfirmation of submission will be sent automatically following your submission. If you do not receive this, please ensure that you check your junk/deletion folder for this notification as it may be sent directly to these folders depending on your email security settings.The closing date for applications to be received is 1 May 2017 23:59:00 BST. Applications received after 1 May 2017 will not be considered.
The HESPAL Scholarship is a joint award offered by the British Council and the University of Sussex which is centred on building capacity in Palestinian universities by providing young Palestinian academics with an English Masters course in a subject that will benefit their home institution and hence the Palestinian Territories.The University of Sussex and the British Council are committed to providing two scholarships per year. The scholarships covers: -Tuition Fees -Pre-departure briefing from the British Council -Arrival allowances -Thesis allowances -A monthly allowance to cover living expenses -Travel costs to and from the UKNB: Scholarships do not cover the cost for any accompanying family.Where awards are made in relation to a fee waiver no fee award will exceed the total fee payable. Holders of the HESPAL Scholarship are unable to hold another scholarship from the University of Sussex.Type of award Postgraduate taughtTimetable Deadline for Application: 1 January 2017End of March 2017: British Council informed of selection outcome
Value of Scholarship(s)
Full tuition fee waiver
Eligibility
Be a resident citizen of Palestinian Territories.Be currently employed by the Palestinian university which nominates her/him.Have a Bachelors or Masters degree from a Palestinian university with a minimum grade of very good (and equivalent to at least a 2.1 Bachelor's Degree from UK).Be below the age of 35 on application.Sign a written undertaking to return to Palestine within a time frame agreed, normally one year.Have IELTS certification appropriate for course and university (normally at least 6.5, sometimes higher).
PGCE First-Generation Scholars Award (2017)
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No. of awards TBC
The University of Sussex has developed a generous scheme, the First- Generation Scholars Scheme which provides support if your household income is less than £42,875 per annum. This support is in addition to any loans from the Student Loans CompanyYou will receive a £600 cash award, paid at the start of the second term.Award amount £600 cash payment made on 14th January 2017 or later if household income assessed later in the year.Further information For more information about PGCE funding please visit this web site: http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/funding/training-in-england/postgraduate-fundingContact details Student Funding Team Student Life Centre Bramber House University of Sussex Falmer East Sussex BN1 9QUTel: 01273 872994 Email: [email protected]
Value of Scholarship(s)
£600 cash award
Eligibility
Your eligibility for the First Generation Scholars Scheme will be assessed by the Student Loans Company (SLC) when you make your application for funding.Please ensure that you have ticked the box authorising the sharing of income to enable the SLC to make this assessment.Students who are studying on the Schools Direct (Salaried) courses will not be eligible for this award.
Application Procedure
There is no formal application for the PGCE First-Generation Scholars Award. Information is automatically downloaded from Student Finance England and passed to the University.
USA Friends Scholarships (2017)
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No. of awards TBC
Thanks to the generosity of our North American alumni and the Friends of the University of Sussex, a scholarship of an amount equivalent to $10,000 is available to nationals or permanent residents of the USA who will be studying a one year taught Master's degree course at the University of Sussex.The scholarships will be awarded on academic merit.Eligibility You will not be eligible for this scholarship if you meet any of the following exclusions: -Have applied for a course at the Institute of Development Studies except the MA Gender and Development and MSc Climate Change, Development and Policy -Have applied to study MSc Social Research Methods -Have applied to study a DPhil (1+3) course -Have applied to study a Foundation Year, Postgraduate Certificate, International Year One Diploma in Business and Management or Pre-Masters -Have applied to study Pre-Masters courses and diplomas taught at partner colleges -Have applied to study the Masters in Business Administration or Masters in Education -Have applied for a course within the Brighton and Sussex Medical School -Have applied for LLM in Corruption, Law and Governance (delivered in Qatar)Timetable By 23:59 BST 3rd April 2017: Deadline for all applications to be received.By 3 June 2017: Applicants notified of the outcome of their application by email.Autumn Term: Scholars receive award payment.Further information Applications will be ranked and assessed on the following criteria: -Academic merit (including grades) -Academic reference -Impact the scholarship will have on you -Ambition -Why you have chosen the University of Sussex and the contribution you will make to the communityYour referee for your application should ideally be a personal tutor or academic mentor at your current or last college or University.Contact details The Student Funding TeamStudent Life Centre Bramber House University of Sussex Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QUTel: +44 1273 872994Email: [email protected]
Value of Scholarship(s)
An amount equivalent to $10,000 maintenance award
Eligibility
Be a national or permanent resident of the United States of America.Have applied for and been offered a place on a full time Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Sussex (MA, MSc, LLM, Dip Grad).Have been assessed as paying overseas fees.Remain on the programme for which the scholarship is offered.
Application Procedure
Scholarship applications must be submitted online here, along with an academic reference which can be uploaded with your application form or submitted separately via email to [email protected] of submission will be sent automatically following your submission. If you do not receive this, please ensure that you check your junk/deletion folder for this notification as it may be sent directly to these folders depending on your email security settings.Please note that you must also have submitted your course application on the University of Sussex online postgraduate application system: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/applying/
A lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above, or equivalent qualification. Experience of work in a relevant area is desirable. The course is aimed at students with professional experience in education and development and at those with a strong academic background in a relevant discipline. English language requirements - Higher level (IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section).
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08 November 2016
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