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MSc Global Development with Advanced Practice at Northumbria University

Northumbria University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This Global Development course, formerly known as International Development, offers a critical, up-to-date understanding of the field of global development. The course also has a option, both without advanced practice . key concerns such as environmental and social injustices; conflict and displacement; technology, innovation and decolonising development; and examine global policies, theories, and practices. Benefit from specialist expertise in the pioneering Gain theoretical, analytical and practical knowledge and skills through interactive teaching.

Faculty: School of Geography and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years Full Time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January or September  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Postgraduate Research Methods, Global Development Futures, Geopolitics of Development, Critical Development Thinking, Contemporary Global Challenges; Year 2 core modules: Research or Work Related Dissertation, Advanced Practice Semester. Optional modules include Health and Well-being in Disaster and Development, International Development Study Visit.

Career pathways

This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to tackle urgent global challenges like inequality, the climate crisis, conflict and disasters. You’ll enhance your career prospects with tailored career support and networking opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Applicants with appropriate work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification will be considered. International qualifications: English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,950 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full UK course fee for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,850 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full international course fee for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 2 years Full Time

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