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PostgraduateMSc

International Development (Distance Learning)

University of Portsmouth
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1 yearDuration
£9,700Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc International Development (Distance Learning) at University of Portsmouth is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Overview Keep working toward a better world, and creating a vision of what a fairer, interconnected global community could be, with this interdisciplinary Master's in International Development. You'll shape your existing passion and knowledge of the sector into the practical tools, strategies and techniques needed by organisations working in international development. You'll explore issues such as colonialism and globalisation, and tailor the course to your interests by choosing modules that focus on the sustainable development goal closest to your heart. International tuition fees are £9,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 87% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Theories and Concepts in International Development
Globalisation
Colonialism and Development Politics
Sustainable Development Goals and Policy Implementation
Research Methods for Development Studies
Development Economics and Poverty Alleviation
Governance
Institutions and Development Effectiveness
Gender
Rights and Social Justice in Development
Dissertation in International Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements September 2026 / January 2027 start Close all UK qualifications A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,700

Home Student Fee

£9,700

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Portsmouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£31,000£33,000
3 years£20,000£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,000£31,000£40,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Portsmouth

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