MA Global Development

... United Kingdom
... University of Leeds

Course Overview

You’ll gain a wide range of professional skills on top of your subject knowledge. You’ll have an understanding of project design and management in a development context, as well as be able to analyse quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll be able to construct clear arguments, critically assess different options for action, analyse policy documents, write research reports and give presentations. You’ll also be trained to make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations.

Our programme equips you with various career paths. Compatible careers include working in international development agencies, international organisations, governments, politics, NGOs, research organisations, policy-making, companies, media, and academia.

Recent graduates have gone on to work in the UK and overseas in various organisations such as Greenpeace; Wateraid; the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; the Italian Embassy and beyond. Many also pursue further study by commencing PhD research.

Throughout your time with us, we will encourage you to seek practical work experience in the international development field, and we will advise you on how to go about it.

General Eligibility

A bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (hons) in social science, humanities or another related subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any components.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Politics and International Development


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Campus Name

West Yorkshire, England


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 1 year


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

UK fees: £11,500 (total); International fees: £22,250 (total),


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