Education Policies for Global Development (Erasmus Mundus International Master)

Program Overview

The Erasmus Mundus International Master's program in Education Policies for Global Development equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to analyze and manage education policies in a globalized context. Through interdisciplinary coursework, internships, and research, students develop expertise in comparative education, policy analysis, and social justice perspectives in education. Graduates pursue careers as analysts, policymakers, and leaders in government agencies, international organizations, and educational institutions worldwide.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Education Policies for Global Development (Erasmus Mundus International Master) - IntM

This interdisciplinary program focuses on understanding education's role in social inclusion and development within a globalized context. The program combines theories and methodologies from various fields like comparative education research, policy analysis, international development studies, and social justice perspectives in education. The program aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and expertise for analyzing education policies in the global development context. Graduates will be able to design, implement, and manage education plans in local, regional, and national government agencies, NGOs, international organizations, or large-scale education institutions in both developed and developing nations.

Outline:

The program consists of four semesters spread across two academic years:

Year 1 - Semester 1 (September – December)

• Location: Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Courses:
• Actors in Education and Development
• Basic Research Methods
• Educational development, Poverty, and Global inequalities
• Global Education policies
• Theories of Social Justice in Education

Year 1 - Semester 2 (January – May)

• Choice of pathways:
Pathway A: University of Glasgow - International Comparative Education
• Coursework:
• Advanced policy inquiry
• Education and International Development
• International & Comparative Education
Pathway B: University of Bremen - Global, Social, and Education Policies
• Coursework:
• Advanced Research Methods
• Governance & Education
• Inequality, Education & Justice
• Year 2 – Semester 3 (September – December)
• Internship with cooperation partner
• Fieldwork in a development setting

• Dissertation research and completion under staff supervision

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the course and module. Some common methods used are:

• Exams
• Essays
• Research papers
• Presentations
• Group projects
• Internship reports
• Dissertation
The final grade is determined by combining course assessments with the dissertation and project work.

Teaching:

The program utilizes diverse teaching methodologies to cater to various learning styles and enhance comprehension:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Tutorials
• Case studies
• Fieldwork
• Individual supervision for dissertation research
The faculty comprises experts and researchers with extensive experience and knowledge in international education, development, and comparative education research. They bring diverse regional perspectives and expertise from different parts of the world, including South & Central America, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Arab World, Western & Eastern Europe.

Careers

Graduates find career opportunities as:

• Analysts
• Policy Makers
• Administrators
• Leaders
• Consultants
• Education specialists
They work in diverse settings such as:
• Local, Regional, or National Governments
• International Organizations
• NGOs
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Educational Institutions
• Development Agencies
• Research Centres

Other:

Additional details:

• Graduates are awarded a joint master's degree by the consortium universities, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, University of Glasgow, University of Bremen, and the University of Cyprus.
• Internship placements with diverse cooperation partners provide valuable practical experience.