PostgraduateMSc

International Development

Name: International Development
Price: 30100 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Bristol

Bristol, England

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1 yearDuration

£30,100Per Year (Intl)

£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the MSc International Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Study this specialist programme designed for current and aspiring practitioners and thinkers who shape, manage or critique policies addressing today’s global development challenges. Combining rigorous academic inquiry with policy-oriented and empirical analysis, this programme equips you to move confidently between theory and practice in government, NGOs, multilaterals, or the private sector. Interrogate three interlocking facets of the development process. International tuition fees are £30,100 per year, home/UK fees are £17,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Development Theory and Practice

Development Planning and Policy Analysis

Poverty

Inequality and Social Development

Conflict

Security and Development

Environmental Sustainability and Development

Governance

Institutions and Development Administration

Research Methods in International Development

Development in Practice: Case Studies and Fieldwork

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,100

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,100

Home Student Fee

£17,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£31,000	£36,000
3 years	£26,500	£34,500	£46,000
5 years	£33,500	£46,500	£67,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working

15%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

Official Data

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