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The MSc Global Development programme provides a solid interdisciplinary social science formation in development theory and practice and develops students’ capacities for independent and critical analysis.
Development Studies is a dynamic field concerned with processes of change in the South —social and economic, political and cultural — and the major policy challenges they present to efforts to overcome poverty and insecurity.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSc Global Development programme provides a solid interdisciplinary social science formation in development theory and practice and develops students’ capacities for independent and critical analysis.
Development Studies is a dynamic field concerned with processes of change in the South —social and economic, political and cultural — and the major policy challenges they present to efforts to overcome poverty and insecurity.
Admission Requirements
120+
5+
6.5+
65+
2.7+
We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher.
In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
12,965 GBP
International
25,320 GBP
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MSc Global Development
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12 monthsProgramme duration
25,320 GBPTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Development Studies is a dynamic field concerned with processes of change in the South —social and economic, political and cultural — and the major policy challenges they present to efforts to overcome poverty and insecurity.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Development Studies is a dynamic field concerned with processes of change in the South —social and economic, political and cultural — and the major policy challenges they present to efforts to overcome poverty and insecurity.
Admission Requirements
In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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