MA International Development in London United Kingdom | Loughborough University

This program caters to individuals passionate about examining how international development dynamics connect with social transformation, civic participation, and fights for equity.

It examines international development studies through multiple critical lenses to comprehend evolving global priorities and relationships. You'll learn from experts across diverse specialties intersecting with global development and the Global South, spanning sports initiatives, communication strategies, activist networks, diplomatic affairs, business leadership, and environmental resilience.

While emphasizing the Global South, this MA program acknowledges the interdependent nature of worldwide progress. By pursuing this International Development degree during an era of rapid transformation and widespread mobilization, you'll analyze key theories, methodologies, and analytical frameworks pertinent to today's development challenges.

Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning via corporate collaborations. Participants will work with prominent institutions to build career competencies through the Collaborative Project, choosing between a research thesis or professional placement. The Future Space Enterprise Hub provides extra career support, facilitating partnerships, internship placements, and entrepreneurial ventures.

An optional Meaningful Development module includes an international fieldwork component, allowing you to collaborate with Southern Hemisphere universities and NGOs while gaining firsthand experience with development initiatives.