The ESRC-recognised MRes International Development degree offers an advanced programme of research training in development studies. You will study course modules in research epistemology, and in research techniques and analysis, practising and applying learned techniques through workshop sessions. In addition, you will learn research skills in your chosen area of specialism: natural resources, social studies or economics. Research within international development is a specialised area of interdisciplinary analysis; there is an increasing demand for high quality research skills that can meet the challenges of today by government and non-governmental organisations, research and academic institutions, and development agencies around the world; this MRes provides advanced level training in research in development studies and is also designed as a foundation year for a PhD.
Good social sciences degree, 2:1 or equivalent; candidates from other disciplines are considered; plus satisfactory evidence of ability in English language if a non-native speaker.
UK/EU Student Fees £6,000, International Student Fees £12,900
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