Development, Environment and International Politics MSc at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Explore the interlinked histories, ideas and policies that shape international development. Focus on the relationship between key global political-economic processes and the environment. Our Development, Environment, and International Politics MSc gives you the knowledge and skills to understand and shape global debates in Development Studies, Global Environmental Politics, and contemporary International Relations.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Gain advanced knowledge and understanding of the relationship between international development and the politics of the environment. Use analytical and methodological methods to study and interrogate key ideas, actors and policies in international development. Compulsory modules include: Thinking About Politics, Development, Environment and International Politics, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: globalisation; development; poverty studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent. Degrees from all disciplines will be considered. We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 27,450 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4086f/#how-to-apply

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