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MSc International Development

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    MSc 1 year full-time by distance learning, 2 years part-time by distance learning

Course Description

Keep working toward a better world, and creating a vision of what a fairer, interconnected global community could be, with this interdisciplinary Master’s in International Development.

You’ll shape your existing passion and knowledge of the sector into the practical tools, strategies and techniques needed by organisations working in international development.

As well as exploring issues including colonialism and globalisation, you’ll tailor the course to your interests by choosing topics that focus on the sustainable development goals closest to your heart – such as education, economics, migration and human insecurity, population health or transitional justice.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

  • A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

Student Destinations

You’ll be enhancing your skills for roles in international development, whether that means working with a charitable organisation, NGO or, increasingly, a private sector partner in the field. As a graduate of this Master’s, you’ll be able to demonstrate your skills and commitment to the demanding employers in this competitive strand of international charity work.

You’ll have built professional networks and the ability to identify career opportunities during your studies. Your lecturers, career advisors and peers can all offer advice and guidance about entering or progressing in your international development career.

You’ll also be well placed for doctoral research in the field.

Graduates of this course have taken on roles such as:

  • Policy manager
  • Evaluation officer

Module Details

On this MSc International Development, you’ll study all 3 core modules, and choose 2 further modules from the options listed below.

Core

  • Applied Research Methods for Development – 30 credits
  • Dissertation – 60 credits
  • Theory and Practice of Development – 30 credits

Optional

  • Economics of Development – 30 credits
  • Education and Development – 30 credits
  • Facing Up to the Challenges of Transitional Justice – 30 credits
  • Gender for Development Cooperation – 30 credits
  • Migration and Human Insecurity – 30 credits
  • Population Health and Development – 30 credits

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