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PostgraduateMSc

Global Development (Development Management)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,500Per Year (Intl)
£14,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the MSc Global Development (Development Management) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. MSc Global Development (Development Management) is a distinctive course that focuses on the intricate dynamics of managing, planning, and policymaking in global development contexts. It equips students with the theoretical understanding and practical expertise needed to navigate the complexities of the development process effectively. Core Focus: Development Management This course emphasizes development management, a critical area for addressing the challenges faced by institutions and communities in developing countries. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Development Policy and Governance
Managing Development Projects and Programmes
Sustainable Development and Global Challenges
Development Economics and Resource Allocation
Institutional Development and Organisational Change
Research Methods for Development Studies
Development in Practice: Case Studies and Strategy
Monitoring
Evaluation and Impact Assessment
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,500

Home Student Fee

£14,700

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
1%Studying
13%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
72%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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