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PostgraduateMSc

International Development: Public Policy and Management

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

Course Overview

The MSc International Development: Public Policy and Management 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 International Development: Public Policy and Management is designed for future changemakers: policymakers, managers, economists, and researchers who want to transform public institutions and shape better futures in an international development context. Delivered by leading experts at The University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute, this interdisciplinary course equips you with the conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to interrogate and influence complex public policy challenges; from governance and institutional reform to social protection, service delivery, and fiscal... 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

Development Policy and Governance
Public Sector Reform and Institutional Change
Economics of Social Protection and Service Delivery
Research Methods for Development Policy
Fiscal Management and Public Finance
Political Economy of Development
Policy Analysis and Implementation
Dissertation in International 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

£30,500

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£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

75%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 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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