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PostgraduateMA

Global Development Politics

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the MA Global Development Politics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Explore the transformations that shape our world, challenge orthodoxy, and help innovate solutions to global problems. The MA in Global Development Politics offers an interdisciplinary people-focused approach to understanding the politics of global development. It will equip you to create and evaluate innovative solutions to the fundamental challenges facing the world. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and 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, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Political Economy of Development
Global Inequality and Social Justice
Development Policy and Governance
Environmental Sustainability and Development
Research Methods in Development Studies
Critical Perspectives on Globalisation
Development Interventions and Evaluation
Dissertation in Global Development Politics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,900

Home Student Fee

£12,000

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

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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