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PostgraduateMSc

Global Development (Globalisation, Trade & Industry)

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

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Global Development (Globalisation, Trade & Industry) at University of Manchester. 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 (Globalisation, Trade and Industry) offers an in-depth exploration of the dynamic and interrelated forces shaping industrial development, international trade policies, and globalisation. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications, this course teaches students to understand and influence the global economic transformations that define today’s world. Core Focus: Globalisation, Trade, and Industry This course delves into the changing dynamics of cross-border trade, finance, and labour that are redefining the relationships between 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.

What You'll Learn

Global Value Chains and Production Networks
International Trade Policy and Development
Industrial Development in Emerging Economies
Globalisation
Inequality and Sustainability
Multinational Corporations and Global Finance
Political Economy of Development
Research Methods in Development Studies
Dissertation
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

70%Working
18%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 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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