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- MSc/PGDip International Development by distance learning
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Birmingham
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
30-SEP-24
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
Our International Development masters course will provide you with an understanding of the evolution of thinking and practice in international development over the last fifty to sixty years.
The core module on the International Development by distance learning course aims to familiarise you with the key concepts (eg development and poverty) and theories (eg modernisation, dependency, neo-liberalism and the ‘crisis’ in development theory) and with the changing roles of international development organisations and states in promoting international development (eg through aid, trade and fiscal, monetary and social policies).
The emphasis throughout will be on encouraging you to reflect critically on what has worked well or not and why. You will select five optional modules (at 20 credits each) based on your individual interests and career aspirations.
Career opportunities
Graduates from this programme have gone on to work within a wide range of development agencies, including NGOs (local and international), civil society organisations, government departments and the UN agencies. Those already working as development professionals have frequently progressed to more senior positions.
While our degrees are tailored to a career in development, the skills taught are also highly transferable to other sectors. For example, past students such as Immy Kaur and Alexis Kiray have gone on to work in academia, the civil service, business and the armed forces.
Duration: MSc: 2 - 4 years; Postgraduate Diploma: 18 months - 4 years
Application deadline
31 August 2024
Modules
Tuition fees
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- Albania
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- Angola
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- England
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- Estonia
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- Germany
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- Moldova
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- Namibia
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- Republic of Ireland
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- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
£ 7,515per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
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Campus address
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, England
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