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MSc/PGDip International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) By Distance Learning

The purpose of this International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) By Distance Learning course from University of Birmingham is to give those working in the area of poverty reduction and development in developing and transitional countries, a firmer grounding in understanding poverty and inequality, promoting poverty reduction.

Quick Facts

  
Part-Time Duration: 2-4 years (MSc)
18 months – 4 years (PGDip)
Starting in: September
Tuition Fee: £14,007per full (MSc)
£9,660 per full (PGDip)
Location: Online

The emphasis throughout will be on encouraging you to reflect critically on what has worked well or not and why. You will select three optional modules (at 20 credits each) based on your individual interests and career aspirations.

You will be able to study from anywhere in the world with practitioners in government, civil society and the private sector, as well as with people new to development.

Courses included:

  • International Development
  • Development Politics
  • Social Analysis of Poverty and Development
  • Conflict and Development
  • Development in Practice (Distance Learning)
  • Disability and Development (Distance Learning)

“The transition from undergrad to postgrad can be a big step up in terms of workload and what is expected of you, but there is so much support available to you as a postgrad student, from academic writing support (if you’ve been out of education for a few years or just want a bit of extra help) to mental health and wellbeing services. The careers support is fantastic – the uni puts on employer fairs throughout the year and you have access to one on one support from the Careers Network team, who can help you develop your skills ready for your next step!”

Emma Sutton // PhD Psychology

Careers

This International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) By Distance Learning course from University of Birmingham is most relevant for people who have worked in governments, non-governmental organisations (either international, regional, national or local) or on donor-funded projects, as well as for recent graduates wishing to work for such organizations, who have some experience of developing countries.

Requirements

  • An upper second class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US GPA is 3.2) or
  • A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with relevant work experience.
  • Degrees from all disciplines are considered and a candidate’s work experience can be taken into consideration.

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