MSc International Development Management at University of Westminster

Programme overview

A Master's preparing students for international development work in aid, emergency response, fundraising, research, education and policy. It builds knowledge across development disciplines, project management techniques and use of real project materials and survey data, with contributions from practitioners in international development organisations and NGOs. A field-based work placement can be added.

What you will study

Core modules include Current Issues in International Development, Development Economics and Policy, International Development Finance, Managing Data, Managing Development Interventions, Research Methods and the International Development Management Project; options include Sustainable Energy Policy, Econometric Analysis and Managing International Projects.

Career pathways

Suited to careers in NGOs and the international development community (including the World Bank, IMF, central and development banks and government economic planning), as development consultants or microfinance specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Relevant degree disciplines include business studies, economics, geography, management and operations research; applicants with qualifications in other disciplines such as engineering, environmental sciences, the humanities and languages are also encouraged to apply. Alternative professional qualifications with at least three years of relevant professional experience are also considered. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,900 a year. Price per academic year; January 2027 and September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 14,000 a year. Price per academic year; January 2027 and September 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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