Skip to main content
PostgraduateMSc

Global Development

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
Visit University Website
1 yearDuration
£7,350Per Year (Intl)
£15,200Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Global Development 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 is a dynamic and interdisciplinary course that offers a deep, critical understanding of the complex forces shaping development in our rapidly changing world. Designed for those who want to explore the politics, policies and practices of development from a truly global perspective, this course equips you with the analytical tools and practical skills to tackle some of the most urgent challenges of our time; from poverty and inequality to climate change, governance, and global economic shifts. At its core, the course blends cutting-edge theory with hands-on insight. 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

Global Political Economy - understanding the systems of trade
Finance
Power that shape development outcomes
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

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

£7,350

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,350

Home Student Fee

£15,200

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

65%Working
7%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
74%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.

1 Scholarship Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

Merit

President's Doctoral Scholar Award

University of Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Manchester

About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Global Development as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#35QS World
#8UK Ranking
46,305+Students
446+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
View University Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses