International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development)

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the MSc International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. The core module aims to familiarise you with the key concepts and theories and with the changing roles of international development organisations and states in promoting international development. The purpose of this course is to give those working in the area of poverty reduction and development in developing and transitional countries, or those wishing to work in such areas, a firmer grounding in understanding poverty and inequality, promoting poverty reduction and analysing the performance of major poverty reducing programmes and policies. The emphasis throughout will be on encourag... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Full-time £12,150 per year; part-time £6,075 per year (part-time only available to UK students). Fees quoted for 2026 entry; subsequent years may differ

Graduate Outcomes

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