We’re a world-leading centre for research, teaching and practice, using critical analysis to create a fairer planet.

We work in a close-knit community on a beautiful campus and we’re based in Norwich, one of the UK’s most creative cities. There are no barriers between students and staff and everyone’s voice counts. 

We take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of international development, whilst also offering our students the opportunity to specialise in one of a number of disciplinary perspectives on global challenges in development.

We equip people to act through practical skills and networks, as well as theories and concepts and we work on the ground, across the globe and in the UK.

Our excellence in teaching is reflected by our 'Gold' rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). 

Our School of International Development* Courses

MSc

Development Economics

On UEA’s MSc Development Economics degree, you’ll learn to apply rigorous economic analyses to real-world problems, like poverty, inequality, and macroeconomic...

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MA

Agriculture and Rural Development

Study the fascinating fields of agriculture, rural livelihoods, rural policy and politics on our MA in Agriculture and Rural Development. Integrating social...

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MRes

Social Science Research Methods

Our MRes Social Science Research Methods is fully flexible and allows you to develop specialist research skills in your chosen subject area. You will be able to...

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MA

Globalisation, Business and Sustainable Development

Gain comprehensive knowledge in the field of globalisation, business and sustainable development and equip yourself with the necessary skills to pursue a career...

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MA

Education and Development

Our MA in Education and Development allows you to explore a range of ways in which education can contribute to international development, both theoretically and...

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MRes

Social Science Research Methods (Part time)

Our part-time MRes Social Science Research Methods is fully flexible and allows you to develop specialist research skills in your chosen subject area. You will...

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MA

Environment and Global Development

Learn how to use theory and analytical tools drawn from the social and physical sciences, media and arts to understand the complex relationships between global...

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MSc

Climate Change and Global Development

The impacts of climate change are increasingly visible to the naked eye, and they are alarming. Societal-level transformations at an unprecedented scale and...

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MA

Education and Development (Part Time)

Over two years our (part-time) MA in Education and Development allows you to explore a range of ways in which education can contribute to international...

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MA

Global Development (Part Time)

UEA’s MA in Global Development offers a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on multiple subject areas, such as politics, economics, anthropology, philosophy,...

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MSc

Climate Change and Global Development (Part Time)

The impacts of climate change are increasingly visible to the naked eye, and they are alarming. Societal-level transformations at an unprecedented scale and...

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MA

Media and Global Development

Explore the complex relationship between the worlds of media, communication and global development on this fascinating degree. You’ll examine how media can be...

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MA

Global Social Development

Get to grips with social development issues such as stigma, resilience, gender inequality, cultural suppression, social exclusion and education policies for...

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MA

Conflict, Governance and Global Development

The MA Conflict, Governance and Global Development is grounded within academic debates on political violence and political regime developments. The programme...

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MSc

Global Development Management

The MSc Global Development Management offers you the chance to learn the key skills and to develop an informed and critical stance on the challenges facing the...

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MA

Global Development (February Start)

UEA’s MA in Global Development offers a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on multiple subject areas, such as politics, economics, anthropology, philosophy,...

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MA

Global Development

UEA’s MA in Global Development offers a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on multiple subject areas, such as politics, economics, anthropology, philosophy,...

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MSc

Impact Evaluation for Global Development

Do you have an interest in designing and implementing development projects and programmes? How about researching development effectiveness? Or would you like to...

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MA

Gender Analysis in Global Development

There’s never been a better time to study gender identities and how important they are to international development policies and outcomes. You’ll learn how to...

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MA

Media and Global Development (Part Time)

Explore the complex relationship between the worlds of media, communication and global development on this fascinating degree. You’ll examine how media can be...

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We work closely with the University's Learning Enhancement and Student Services teams to ensure that our students have all the support they need to succeed during their time with us.

*As part of the celebration of our 50th anniversary, we are changing our name to the School of Global Development from 1 August 2023