MSc Global Development Management at University of East Anglia

If you're ready to launch or accelerate your career in development and humanitarian management, this rewarding course is your gateway to making a real impact. You’ll gain the practical skills and critical insight needed to navigate the complex challenges facing today’s global development sector. Designed for aspiring professionals and changemakers, this programme empowers you to think strategically, act ethically, and lead with confidence.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Global Development  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 1 year full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: Entry points: January; next start January 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MSc in Global Development Management course offers you a critical introduction to, and perspectives on, development interventions and projects. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Research Approaches for Dissertation or Analytical Report - Autumn Starters, Development Perspectives, Project Design and Management.

Career pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include: International organisations and UN agencies,, Governmental and non-governmental organisations, Development banks and financial institutions, NGOs, charities and social enterprises, Private sector, consultancy organisations and think tanks, Humanitarian aid and disaster relief, Discover more on our Careers webpages..

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