Overview
If you are weighing up International Development MA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in International Development combines theory with methods training you will use in your dissertation. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 28 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A competitive field where a first overseas or field posting is what turns the degree into a career. Monitoring, evaluation and financial management are the skills that make applications succeed.
Roles graduates go into
- Programme officer or manager
- Monitoring and evaluation specialist
- Grants and compliance officer
- Humanitarian logistics officer
- Policy and advocacy adviser
- Development consultant
Where they work
- International NGOs and charities
- UN agencies and multilateral banks
- Government development programmes
- Consultancies delivering aid contracts
- Foundations and funders
After the course
A field posting, and technical training in evaluation or humanitarian standards such as Sphere.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000