MSc in International Development
University of Birmingham - College of Social Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 11,340 / per year **
Application deadline
30 Aug 2024*
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* deadline for UK students I 7 May 2024 is the application deadline for international students
** £11,340 FT (UK) £5,670 PT (UK) £25,290 FT (International)
Introduction
Our MSc in International Development allows you to explore the challenges facing developing and developed countries in the fight against global poverty, as well as to understand the promise and problems of proposed approaches to poverty reduction.
You will explore theories of development in historical context from 1945 up to the present day in a single compulsory module. The theories are then applied to contemporary development approaches and issues. Throughout, the emphasis is on you developing a critical understanding of the evolution of development theories over the last half century and its implications for present day thinking about development.
You can then select the remaining five modules to suit your own needs and interests. You could, for example, take modules in rural and urban poverty reduction, on conflict and development or gender and development. You could also take modules on project management, disaster management or governance. Many other modules are also available to choose from.
The programme is taught by a team of multi-disciplinary specialists who work closely with you to address individual interests and concerns. Every student is allocated an academic tutor to support you in your academic progress throughout the year. The department has a long history of teaching students from across the world, and recent students have come from 99a variety of countries with differing professional and academic backgrounds.
The International Development Department is well-regarded internationally by sponsors, donor agencies, governments and NGOs. Study with us to benefit from:
- Expertise in key issues and skills valued by employers
- A vibrant, welcoming community
- Individual overseas fieldwork or study visit included in fees (on-campus programmes)
- Flexible programmes and a wide choice of modules (part-time students also welcome)
- A diverse and international student body
- Strong support in study and English language skills
Why study this course?
The International Development programme is useful if you have not yet decided what specialist path to follow within the field. It will also give you the maximum possible flexibility in tailoring the programme to your own particular interests, by allowing you to choose five of the six courses that form part of the taught part of the programme.
The programme does not assume any prior knowledge of international development and we welcome applications from candidates who meet the admissions criteria.
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships and studentships
See the departmental scholarships and funding pages.
Other funding may be available. International Students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.
For further information contact the School directly or visit StudentHelp.
Curriculum
Unless indicated otherwise the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2024.
The programme has one 20 credit core module:
You will then take a further 100 taught credits which can be taken from the menu of IDD modules or elsewhere in the University, subject to the approval of the programme director and the other department/s concerned.
You will also complete a 60 credit dissertation, which may be undertaken with individual fieldwork, with a contribution towards the cost of this from the tuition fee.
Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.
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Career Opportunities
The knowledge and skills gained on the programme will help to equip you for jobs in international, national and local government and non-governmental organisations, think tanks and consultancies.
See what some of our alumni are doing now and what they thought about studying with us in the International Development Department.