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Global Development at UEA
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Find out moreMSc Impact Evaluation for Global Development
Key details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
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UEA is ranked 1st overall for research quality in Development Studies
Times Higher Education REF 2021Course Overview
Are you passionate about designing and implementing impactful development projects and programmes? Do you have a keen interest in researching development effectiveness? Perhaps you want to master the skills needed to conduct rigorous, high-quality impact evaluations? If so, our Master’s programme is for you.
Impact evaluation has become a critical tool in development policy-making. Multilateral and bilateral donor agencies and developing country governments are now committed to funding and utilising high quality impact evaluation.
Our rigorous MSc Impact Evaluation for Global Development programme will equip you with the essentials of modern evidence-based policy-making and impact evaluation. You’ll study the contexts and practices of evaluation, research design and more advanced methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis. Your studies will combine theory and practice, ensuring you acquire the analytical skills that are needed beyond impact evaluation.
Here at UEA, you’ll be part of the renowned School of Global Development, which has a world-class reputation for research in international development. You’ll have the flexibility to choose module options both from within our School and from other departments, giving you a unique range of choices to tailor your studies to your interests.
Our world-class lecturers bring a wealth of practical experience in impact evaluation to their teaching. Many are international development economists with extensive real-world expertise, offering cutting-edge teaching with practical insights to ensure you graduate with the skills and expertise needed to enhance your future career.
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What is Global Development?
Learn how global development is understood and its effects on communities, with a focus on Nairobi, Kenya, in this free, online course. Thro...
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Our Research - 1st in the UK for Development Studies
The School of Global Development is globally recognized for research excellence and ranked first in development studies (Times Higher REF An...
Careers
Career Pathways
Example of careers that you could enter include:
- Policymaker
- Non-governmental official
- Consultant
- Research institute staff
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
Upon completing your MSc, you’ll be equipped with a range of invaluable transferable skills, which means you can pursue a variety of exciting careers both in and beyond global development.
You’ll also be well qualified to enter a PhD programme with a view to continuing to an academic career both in the UK and overseas.
Previous graduates have gone on to work for the British High Commission in Ghana, UNITAR in Japan, IFAD in Rome, UN Women in Kenya, the Overseas Development Institute, 3ie, UK government departments, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, and PhD studies in related fields.
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Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Social Science preferred, however a good knowledge of statistics is essential.
- Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally have a good undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution. The University will also take into account the employment experience of applicants where relevant.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Social Science preferred, however a good knowledge of statistics is essential.
- Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally have a good undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution. The University will also take into account the employment experience of applicants where relevant.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (with minimum 6.0 in Writing & Speaking and 5.5 in Listening & Reading)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- INTO UEA
If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, you may be able to study the International Pre-Masters programme offered by our partner INTO UEA. This programme guarantees progression to selected Master's degrees if students achieve the appropriate grade. For more details, please click here:
International Pre-Masters in Business, Economics and Social Sciences(opens in a new window)
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2025/26 are:
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UK Students: £10,850
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International Students: £22,700
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of additional course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.