London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc International Development in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,030
(c. USD24,057.43)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our global development program explores the key challenges, systems, and organizations involved in worldwide poverty, inequality, and progress, while also addressing the historical perspectives that influence development thinking. This course is perfect for those pursuing careers with development agencies, international bodies, or non-governmental organizations.
The required modules in this interdisciplinary program introduce fundamental discussions that have influenced perspectives on global poverty and development, providing you with an understanding of core concepts and theories. These modules will sharpen your analytical and assessment abilities, preparing you to engage thoughtfully in conversations about evolving multilateral, bilateral, and NGO frameworks, their operational environments, and the obstacles they encounter. Additionally, you can select from various specialized elective modules to customize the program based on your professional or personal goals.
Start Date: October 2024 Duration: One year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
A secondclass honours degree 2,2 or above in social sciences or humanities Other applicants will also be considered
Previous experience or study of development issues may be an advantage
Two references preferably both academic references but employer references may be considered
An entrance task may be required
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Previous experience or study of development issues may be an advantage
Two references preferably both academic references but employer references may be considered
An entrance task may be required
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Tuition
GBP
18,030