MSc International Development Management (part-time) at University of Bath

Programme overview

Explore and assess how international development programmes, projects and policies are managed and organised across the government, private, and NGO sectors. Throughout this course, you’ll analyse the ways in which organisations navigate the rapidly changing landscape of international development, with a focus on how and why certain development interventions are made. You’ll explore key debates in the theory and practice of development management to improve your understanding of the practical challenges faced by institutions and professionals when designing and implementing change.

What you will study

This course lasts 2 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2029. Year 1 compulsory units include Doing research for international development, History and theory of international development.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of this course, you'll leave with: a critical understanding of the concepts and approaches used in international development management the interdisciplinary research and interpersonal skills needed to navigate the changing landscape of development practice, where new actors are emerging and traditional approaches to management need adapting practical skills in research, analysis and communication; and an understanding of how these can be applied when working in both the ‘Global North and South’ the ability to analyse the complex interaction of social, economic, political or environmental factors in shaping problems and proposed solutions a rich experience of working with people from a wide range of disciplines, cultures and professional backgrounds

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a high 2:2 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, economics, anthropology, international relations, sociology, government studies, African, Latin American or South East Asian Studies or environmental studies. We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects, especially where you have relevant professional experience in international development. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,825 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for part-time taught – 2026/27 entry onwards (MSc International Development Management). Source

International applicants: GBP 14,450 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for part-time taught – 2026/27 entry onwards (MSc International Development Management). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://samis.bath.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=TDUSP-MN02&code2=0003

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