PGDip Global Development (Online) at SOAS University of London

The PGDip Global Development will equip you with critical knowledge and the practical tools to understand complex global development dynamics. You will explore social, economic, political and cultural transformations across the Global South, middle-income countries, and the Global North, recognising their deep interdependence.

Department: Department of Development Studies  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: September 2026 or January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Full module information coming soon. Modules include Tackling Inequalities, Contested Development, Advanced Skills in Research Design, Anthropology and Global Challenges, Water, Land and Climate Change, Biodiversity, Conservation and Development.

Career pathways

We know you’re choosing this programme to advance your career and make a real difference in the world. That’s why we embed employability in every module and offer a range of innovative assessment methods.

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