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MSc International Development with Economics - Part-Time

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 2 years part-time

Course Description

Explore global development by focusing on economic concepts, such as social identity, collective action, power relations, and psychological biases.

During this master’s you’ll address the contemporary challenges of global economic development.

You’ll adopt a multifaceted focus to analyse the real-world impacts of economic policy. This will allow you to see how the assumptions of economic theory can differ from lived reality, especially in impoverished communities.

This course is influenced by Bath’s longstanding engagement in international development and applied economic analysis. You’ll critically assess real-world case studies to draw links across global, regional, national and local scales.

Entry Requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, economics, anthropology, international relations, African, Latin American or South East Asian Studies or environmental studies.

We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience in international development.

In your application, you will need to provide a maximum 500 word personal statement which should:

(a) outline why your background to date makes you a suitable applicant for the course, and

(b) demonstrate a clear motivation to study on the pathway you have applied for, and how the course may fit into your future plans.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English Language requirements.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Upon successful completion of this course, you'll leave with:

  • an in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the theories and concepts that underpin contemporary humanitarian action and conflict response
  • a critical understanding of humanitarian, peacebuilding and development policy and practice
  • practical skills in research, analysis and communication and an understanding of how these can be applied to the fields of humanitarianism, conflict and development
  • a rich experience of working with people from a wide range of disciplinary, professional and national backgrounds

Graduate prospects

This course provides an excellent background for those wishing to pursue careers in fields that aim to improve people’s lives. These include the international development, sustainability, humanitarian and peacebuilding sectors.

You will be qualified to work in a wide variety of roles, including social research, public policy, public information and campaigning.

Graduates from our suite of International Development master's courses have gone on to secure the following roles:

  • Senior Program Officer, Hashoo Foundation
  • Relief Support Worker, United Response
  • Analyst, Start Fund Bangladesh
  • Programme Assistant, The Advocacy Team
  • Fundraising Assistant, Refugee Cafe
  • Director of Programmes for North West Syria, Mercy Corps
  • Programme Specialist, African World Heritage Fund
  • Operations and Finance Officer, The Washing Machine Project
  • Local Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation

Other graduates have chosen to work for themselves and set up their own charities, while others have gone on to complete doctoral studies.

Module Details

Year 1

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Doing research for international development
  • History and theory of international development

Semester 2

You’ll choose one optional unit.

Compulsory units

  • Doing research for international development
    Continued

Optional units

  • Education, globalisation and international development
  • Humanitarianism
  • Management of international development
  • The politics and practice of sustainability

Year 2

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Economics of international development

Semester 2

Compulsory units

  • Global political economy

Summer

You’ll complete a dissertation or practicum.

Optional units

  • Dissertation

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