The MSc Comparative Education and International Development ( CEID ) programme provides you with both:
In the programme, we adopt a social justice perspective. Our expert faculty share cross-national and cross-cultural examples from around the world to help you understand how the global and local shape education policy, as well as the role education plays in various aspects of development, including health, peacebuilding and citizenship.
Exposure to experts across the University and practitioners in the field will allow you to further your networks and consider a multitude of post-graduation possibilities.
CEID was an amazing experience. As a prior educator I loved learning more about what influences and policies affected me as a teacher... If you are interested in the development of education, I highly recommend this MSc programme.
At the end of this programme, you will have a more critical understanding of the policies, politics, histories, ideas and cultural practices that influence education.
The programme also builds on the University of Edinburgh's and Scotland’s desires to be responsible international actors. It takes advantage of Edinburgh as a capital city by connecting with the Scottish Parliament and local organisations in the CEID field.
The capstone approach to the dissertation allows you to apply to complete placement-based dissertations with local, regional or global organisations.
As a student in the MSc CEID Programme, you have the opportunity to participate in the dynamic CEID Community based at the Moray House School of Education and Sport. Beyond the MSc CEID programme, you benefit from:
CEID Research Group
The best thing about my studies was finding people with the same interests and motivations [who are] willing to make this world a more just, inclusive and sustainable one.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as Education, Demography, Global Studies, Public Policy, Regional Studies, Social Anthropology, Social Policy, Sociology, Liberal Studies, Political Science, International Relations, International Development, International Studies, Politics, Human Geography, Social Research, Economics, Public Health, Population Studies, Environmental Studies, or Environmental Sustainability. We may consider other subject areas if you have significant relevant work experience or a masters degree in a relevant subject area.
In exceptional cases, we may also consider your application if you have substantial relevant work experience in place of academic qualifications; please contact us to check before you apply.
Entrance to our MSc programmes is competitive. Relevant work experience or the completion of a masters degree is not required but is given substantial consideration and may increase your chances of acceptance. Preference will be given to those with qualifications above the minimum requirements, or those who have a competitive combinations of undergraduate, relevant masters degree, and substantial relevant work experience.
To find international equivalent qualifications, select where you studied from the country or region list.