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PostgraduateMA

Global Development

Queen Mary University of London
Tower Hamlets, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,250Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Global Development at Queen Mary University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Tower Hamlets, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Explore the multiple connections (and disconnections) between countries of the Global North and the Global South. You will consider alternative future possibilities for international development in theory and practice, combining cutting-edge thinking on global development, economic geography, political economy, labour studies, globalisation and social change. - Gain a detailed understanding of development practices and experiences within different sites and spaces of the Global North and South - Gain insights into globalisation, migration studies, global politics as well as global urban j... International tuition fees are £13,250 per year, home/UK fees are £27,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Global Development Theory and Practice
Political Economy of Globalisation
Development Geography and Spatial Inequality
Labour
Migration and Global Justice
Research Methods in Development Studies
Urban Development and Social Change
Global North-South Relations
Independent Research Project in Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic75.55.56.55.5
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,250

Home Student Fee

£27,250

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 — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£31,000£37,500
3 years£26,000£32,000£38,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£55,000
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

60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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