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PostgraduateMSc

International Development

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£12,150Per Year (Intl)
£6,075Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the MSc International Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Explore global poverty solutions with our MSc in International Development. Combine theoretical and practical teaching, gain critical insights, and receive personalised support from expert faculty in a supportive and diverse academic community. Position yourself to drive positive, sustainable change and make a significant impact on global poverty reduction, advancing your career and shaping the future. Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Combine theory and practical skills to address global poverty with our MSc International Development. International tuition fees are £12,150 per year, home/UK fees are £6,075 per year, and 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

Development Economics and Poverty Analysis
Research Methods in International Development
Sustainable Development and Global Governance
Development Policy and Implementation
International Development Finance and Aid
Social Protection and Human Development
Critical Perspectives on Development Theory
Dissertation in International Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,150

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,150

Home Student Fee

£6,075

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

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