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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

International Development and Social Justice

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£6,950Per Year (Intl)
£38,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PgCert 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 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 £6,950 per year, home/UK fees are £3,780 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Critical Theories of International Development
Decolonising Development: History and Politics
Global South Urbanism and Social Justice
Development Research Methods and Ethics
Gender
Sexualities and Development
Climate Justice and Ecological Politics
Social Movements and Resistance Studies
Political Economy of Global Aid and Inequality
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

£6,950

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£6,950

Home Student Fee

£3,780

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£32,000£38,500£47,000
3 years£23,000£33,500£41,000
5 years£26,000£36,000£45,500
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

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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