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PostgraduateMSc

Development Studies

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,400Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, the MSc Development Studies 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 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Learn how institutions, power, and historical legacies shape global inequality, and develop innovative policy perspectives on development challenges. Home/uk fees are £34,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Development Theory and History
Institutions and Governance
Political Economy of Development
Development Policy and Practice
Research Methods in Development Studies
Global Inequality and Social Change
Development Dissertation Project
Comparative Development Experiences
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,400

Home Student Fee

£34,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
Official Data

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About London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers Development Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#56QS World
#7UK Ranking
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