MSc International Development at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

The MSc in International Development prepares you to critically engage with the global forces shaping inequality and change. Who benefits from development, and why? What drives contestation over resources, policy, and power?

Department: Politics, Development and International Relations | Duration: 12 months full time, 24 months part time (part time options only available to UK students) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A Masters programme is made up of 180 credits in total. For this programme, you'll take one core modules (20 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits), and then choose five optional modules (100 credits) that reflect your own interests. Modules include Public Economic Management.

Career pathways

Our MSc in International Development equips you to tackle diverse career paths in international, national, and local organisations. Whether you aim for roles in international organisations, government, think tanks, NGOs, or consultancies, the course provides you with essential knowledge and transferable skills to engage with international development challenges in a manner that brings about transformative change.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upper 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant field Or Lower 2:1 Honours degree with excellent work experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,780 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 30,150 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full time, 24 months part time (part time options only available to UK students)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=COS091

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