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SOAS University of London MSc Research for International Development
SOAS University of London

MSc Research for International Development

London, United Kingdom

1 Years

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

GBP 25,320 / per year *

On-Campus

* for overseas student fees | home student fees: GBP 12,220 per year

Introduction

The MSc Research for International Development is a cutting-edge degree funded and supported by the UK’s ESRC (The Economic and Social Research Council).

The programme equips you with the theoretical background and analytical skills to inquire into the relationship between theory, research methods and politics in international development. Our academic staff provide students with knowledge about the plurality of methodological approaches in key areas of international development research, and the policy choices and strategies associated with these. The module offers students the opportunity to engage with a selection of methods used in international development research.

Why study MSc Research for International Development at SOAS?

  • We are ranked 3rd in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2024)
  • You will have the opportunity to take work placements as part of your degree, and we offer internships in the department and in partner organisations. This year MSc students were offered placements in the International Organisation for Migration, the London International Development Centre and international NGOs
  • Get a placement in a partner organisation working in international development with our International Development Placement module - (virtual delivery)
  • Our staff specialise in a range of thematic areas including sustainability and climate change, migration and displacement, conflict, humanitarian action, labour, political ecology, and aid and institutions.

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