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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

International Development by distance learning

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

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PgDip International Development by distance learning at University of Birmingham. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 18-month full-time structure. Our MSc in International Development distance learning course will provide you with an understanding of the evolution of thinking and practice in international development over the last fifty to sixty years. The core module on this distance learning course aims to familiarise you with the key concepts of international development. You will introduced to theories such as modernisation, dependency, neo-liberalism and the ‘crisis’ in development theory which will enable you to develop a better understanding of why some countries remain in poverty, whilst others are rich. You will also exp... 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 Theory and Practice
Poverty
Inequality and Global Change
International Development Organisations and Governance
Development Policy: Aid
Trade and Finance
Critical Perspectives on Development Interventions
Research Methods for International Development
Specialised Development Issues: Regional or Thematic Focus
Postgraduate Research Project 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 (18 months)£24,300

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

University of Birmingham offers International Development by distance learning as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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