MA International Education and Globalisation - scholarships and bursaries available to those eligible

Gain a deep insight into the concepts of international education and globalisation, with a focus on how they intersect and interact.

Education is increasingly influenced by globalisation. We live in an increasingly connected world, with a mobile and interlinked population. As a result, education needs to evolve to meet the needs of an interconnected society.

Education in a global context

Throughout this course, you’ll focus on education in a global context, looking beyond borders and regions. You’ll explore emerging trends and tensions in international education to develop your understanding of how globalisation influences education policy and practice.

You’ll examine the relationship between globalisation and international education, and how this is shaped by culture and issues of inequality, sustainability and social justice.

This course attracts people from a variety of backgrounds and interests, including those with professional experience in formal or informal education, charities, and non-governmental organisations.

What you’ll learn

You will leave this course with:

• a well-rounded knowledge of international education and globalisation, and the intersection between the two concepts. This includes issues and challenges, research-informed policy and practice, and the latest developments
• well-developed research skills, including experience of undertaking your own research, preparing you well for doctoral study
• wider transferable skills, such as critical analysis, intercultural communication, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving
• the knowledge to make a significant contribution to policy and practice in international education

Apply your skills with a consultancy project

The consultancy project is an alternative to a dissertation. It offers you the opportunity to use the knowledge and research skills you’ll develop during your studies to work on an issue or strategic priority with an external organisation.

Projects are research-based and typically developed in collaboration with an organisation, such as a school, university, governmental department or education provider. This collaborative aspect means that you’ll be looking at a current challenge, which will allow you to demonstrate your academic learning in a real-world context and enhance your CV.

Consultancy projects may involve activities such as:

• critical evaluation of existing policies or practices
• research-informed proposals for improvement or reform
• internationalisation-related projects
• analysis to support institutional strategy, development, or marketing
• community engagement or outreach initiatives
• critical analysis of organisational or sector-level data

Once you have designed and completed an appropriate piece of research, you’ll present your findings and recommendations as a presentation and written academic report.

Gain important career skills

Lots of roles within the international education sector require master's-level qualifications. This course, which lasts 12 months, is an efficient way to gain a qualification that will make you more suitable for these opportunities.

Throughout this course, you’ll take part in sessions designed to improve your study skills and employability. These will give you networking opportunities with employers and alumni.

You’ll also have the chance to work alongside other students within the Department of Education studying different courses.

Graduate prospects

Many of our graduates have gone on to work in a range of roles within the education sector, development agencies, and research organisations. Lots of these roles are based in different countries across the world. Others have chosen to progress to doctoral study.

Recent graduates have gone on to work within organisations and industries such as:

• British Council in China
• international schools in China and Europe
• international student recruitment
• organisations running student exchange programmes
• primary and secondary schools (teaching roles)
• higher education administrative roles

Get a taste of our courses before you apply

We hold a variety of in-person and virtual open days throughout the year. Come along and speak to our academics, current students and alumni to find out which course is right for you.

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Scholarships and bursaries

You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath.

Find out more and apply