Comparative Education and International Development (MSc)

This programme offers you the opportunity to critically reflect and engage with some of the largest challenges in education and international development.

Grounded in a social justice perspective and drawing on cross-national and cross-cultural examples from around the world, this programme helps students understand the complex, context-dependent application of education policy and the role education plays in various aspects of development, including health, peacebuilding, and citizenship.

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Discovery Day - Wednesday 19 February

Join Programme Director Dr Will Smith for an online information session, where he will give a brief overview of the MSc Comparative Education and Economic Development followed by an opportunity to ask your questions. 

Wednesday 19 February 2025, 12:30 - 13:30 pm (GMT)

This session will take place online and is part of the University's Discovery Day.

 

This full-time MSc programme explores the topics and debates in the field of Comparative and International Education.

Hear from our students about how they have found studying Comparative Education and International Development (CEID).

This programme opens many possible careers. Students might work in research, higher education internationalisation offices, civil society and non-governmental organisations, international organisations or the public sector.

The Masters programme is only one part of the Comparative Education and International Development (CEID) Community. Join the CEID Student Society and take part in CEID Research group events to learn from, network and celebrate with peers.

How to apply for our Comparative Education and International Development: MSc (Full-time) programme.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees and costs

Annual tuition fees are listed on the Postgraduate Study Programme Fees pages related to your desired exit level and duration of study.

MSc Comparative Education and International Development - 1 year (Full-time)

Scholarships and funding

Scholarship opportunities are subject to change each year. Students are encouraged to seek out funding opportunities from the University and external funding bodies. More information about available scholarships and funding can be found on our Scholarships and Studentships page.

Scholarships and studentships

The following scholarships may be of interest to CEID students:

You can find more through the University's Scholarship Search.

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Questions about your application or how to apply

For enquiries about your application or how to apply, contact the Postgraduate Admissions office.

Postgraduate Admissions Office (Education)

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS)

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Questions about the programme

For programme-specific enquiries, contact the Programme Director.

Dr William C Smith

Programme Director

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

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The Comparative Education and International Development teaching team

Our core faculty come from a diverse range of backgrounds in the comparative education and international development field and include emerging scholars and well-established experts in their given sub-fields. Details of their specific research expertise and professional qualifications are available in their staff profiles:

Dr William C Smith, Programme Director and Senior Lecturer in Education and International Development

Dr Fatih Aktas, Lecturer

Dr Aliandra Barlete, Teaching Fellow

Dr Lindsey K Horner, Lecturer in Education and International Development

Dr Cristina Iannelli, Professor of Education and Social Stratification

Dr Daniel Shephard, Lecturer in Comparative Education and Education Policy

Video: Hear what students have to say about our teaching team

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