International Development (Online)

Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the MSc International Development (Online) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. In our ever-changing, increasingly interconnected world, more people are needed to understand and help tackle complex global issues like extreme poverty, inequality, or climate crisis. This International Development MSc combines interdisciplinary training in subjects including development theory, political economy, and social policy, with applied country and region-based case studies. Practical examples demonstrate different approaches and their contribution to national development in areas such as industrialisation, financial systems, regulation, technology, environment, and natural resour... Home/uk fees are £20,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £37,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Study mode: 100% online Duration: 2 years, part time Next start date: September 2026 Application deadline: TBC Intakes: January and September Tuition fees: £20,550* (funding options and instalments are available)

Graduate Outcomes

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