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PostgraduateMSc

International Development and Social Justice

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc International Development and Social Justice at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course in international development and social justice is unique in its exploration of the structures, theories and histories that shape international development. Why choose this course? - It offers you a transformative approach to learning about international development, the unequal global relationships that underpin it, and the social and political movements that challenge and redefine development in an era of rising inequalities and climate crisis. - You will be taught by academics who draw on their cutting-edge research to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of t... International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £11,340 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Global Political Economies of Development
Decolonising Development: Theory and Practice
Social Movements and Development Justice
Gender
Sexuality and International Development
Climate Justice and Sustainable Development
Research Methods in Development Studies
Critical Approaches to Global Health
Development Inequalities and Social Change
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850

Home Student Fee

£11,340

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£43,000
3 years£16,500£23,000£31,000
5 years£24,000£31,500£39,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers International Development and Social Justice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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