MSc Emerging Economies and International Development at King's College London

This Emerging Economies and International Development MSc is an interdisciplinary social science degree in international development with a unique focus on middle-income countries. It explores what we can learn from the experiences and development models of these emerging powers.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy  |  Department: School of Global Affairs  |  Duration: One year full-time September to September, two years part-time,  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Emerging Economies and International Development MSc examines critical development studies, providing a deep understanding of the Global South within the context of a globalist capitalist system to teach you a range of theoretical frameworks that allow you to explore this topic through different perspectives. It’s your opportunity to explore key questions relating to international development. You’ll learn why some countries grow fast while others stagnate, and why some countries are more equal than others.

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