Global Social Development

The academics teaching on the course bring their current research into the learning sessions, so that you have the chance to study at the cutting edge of research and new knowledge.

TheMA in Global Social Development from the University of East Anglia often analyses social development issues and interventions at the community level, focusing on the social actors on the ground who might be implementing or ‘receiving’ the intervention’s resources. Only by examining how and why people respond to interventions can we understand the effects or outcomes of interventions.

Whichever topics or themes you wish to focus your learning and expertise on, you’ll be able to tailor and build your degree from the wide range of modules available to you – allowing you to make your mark.

Careers

A career in international social development can take you in all kinds of directions such as international organisations, governmental and non-governmental organisations, local governments, private sector and PhD programs.

Previous graduates have gone on to work for:

• Save the Children Fund as a researcher

• Plan International in logistics for humanitarian assistance

• Ministry of Education, Namibia as a project officer

• UK local government in community development

• Private sector in corporate social responsibility

• International NGOs in policy research

Courses include:

• Gender Diversity and Social Development
• MA in International Social Development: Exam
• Social Analysis for International Development
• Educational Policy and Practice for Development
• Health and Development
• Development Perspectives