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PostgraduateMSc

Global Development (Politics, Governance and Development Policy)

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

Course Overview

The MSc Global Development (Politics, Governance and Development Policy) at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. 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 (Politics, Governance and Development Policy) is a forward-thinking course that critically examines the intricate relationships between politics, governance, and development policy in the Global South. It provides students with the tools to analyse and address the political dimensions that underpin and influence development outcomes, equipping them to engage with one of the most critical issues on the international development agenda. Core Focus: Politics, Governance, and Development Policy The course focuses on the barriers and pathways toward achieving more leg... 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 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Political Economy of Development
Governance Institutions and Democracy
Development Policy Analysis and Critique
Power
Inequality and Global Development
State Capacity and Institutional Change
International Development Interventions
Research Methods for Development Studies
Dissertation in Global 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

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£14,700

Home Student Fee

£30,500

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

65%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
57%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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