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PostgraduateMA

Comparative Education and International Development

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Comparative Education and International Development at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Globally education systems are witnessing unprecedented mobility, competition and disparities. For students interested in a career addressing global educational challenges as a teacher, policymaker or researcher this course provides engagement with crucial contemporary issues: What are the key educational goals and problems the world is facing? How do cultural, economic and political differences between countries shape these problems and solutions? International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Comparative Education Systems and Policies
International Development Goals and Education
Cultural and Political Contexts in Education
Educational Inequality and Global Disparities
Policy Transfer and Policy Learning
Quantitative Methods for Comparative Education Research
Qualitative Research Methods in International Development
Dissertation in Comparative Education and Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,900

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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