623 Master's degrees in International Development

The Development Studies program from BRAC University is a praxis-focused program with an equal emphasis on developing a strong theoretical understanding, learning from the real world and building practical skills so that the graduates are able to connect theory with practice and design and implement research-based policies and programs that work.

The MA in Education and International Development: Conflict, Emergencies and Peace at UCL is a one-year programme designed for full-time or part-time study. This degree equips students with essential skills to analyse and address the complexities of education in conflict-affected areas, fostering sustainable peace and social justice.

The Global Development MSc degree The Open University UK is an innovative, interdisciplinary and flexible course that equips you with the knowledge and skills to understand, investigate and respond to the key development issues of our times.

In the Social Justice (Development Studies) programme from The University of Sydney you will address issues in development policy and debate with experts in anthropology, international relations, political economy, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology.

Dokuz Eylul University offers a degree in International Relations, the mission of Dokuz Eylul University is to create innovations, to provide internationalization and to improve the quality in research studies and in higher education by strengthening the international collaboration with the stakeholders in business life.

At Project Management - Development Projects from The University of the West Indies you will learn how to effectively design, conduct and analyse projects to effect meaningful social, environmental and economic outcomes. Gain a deep understanding of the development sector and the requirements for attracting and maintaining donor funding.

The Arts - Defence and Security Studies at Massey University is to build an advanced understanding of security and defence. You will carry out research in an area of your choice.

The purpose of the Innovation and Development program at University of Johannesburg is to develop intellectual competencies and practical skills in understanding the role of innovation and technological change in creating and addressing various development problems in the process of structural transformation and broader development.

The Global Development postgraduate diploma from The Open University UK provides an advanced grounding in the key theories, approaches and issues that are shaping contemporary global development. 

The Applied Practice (Social Practice) at Unitec Institute of Technology is a Level 9 master’s degree designed for experienced professionals. This 180-credit programme offers flexible full-time or part-time study modes over 18 months to six years, focusing on social justice and advanced community development skills.

The Executive Master in International Development from IE University is designed for leaders who are eager to promote sustainable social, economic and environmental prosperity around the world.

The Level Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme at Goldsmiths, University of London, offers a flexible learning opportunity. This MA-level course allows you to select up to two modules, enabling you to tailor your educational experience. The duration and attendance format may vary based on your choices and preferences.

The Development and International Cooperation Sciences Master is offered by Sapienza University of Rome. The inter-faculty master’s degree in Development and International Cooperation Sciences aims to provide high professionalism in the analysis of institutional and cultural factors, as well as in the planning and the management of specific cooperation initiatives.

The Birkbeck, University of London offers a part-time M.Sc. in Brain and Cognitive Development. This two-year programme allows students to explore the intricate aspects of human development and neurodiversity. Classes are held in the evening, providing flexibility for those balancing work or other commitments.

The Regional Studies and International Institutions (Online) at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) offers comprehensive training in regional studies and the key international institutions shaping world systems.

The Political Economy of Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a 24-month, full-time master programme. This double degree involves one year in Paris and one year in London, providing a deep theoretical and practical exploration of global institutional transformations and economic growth.

Education today is, more than ever, a necessary condition for social inclusion and sustainable development. For those committed to participating directly in the progress of education policies around the world, Erasmus Mundus in Education Policies for Global Development - GLOBED at Autonomous University of Barcelona can be your launching point. 

If you see yourself enriching the lives of people around the globe, then the interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in International Development from University of Canberra will give you an insightful understanding of the ways in which theories of development connect with development politics and practices.  

How are war and justice regulated in times of international turmoil? How can the international community develop effective governance mechanisms, including law, to better honour peace as a fundamental human right?

Public and International Economics is offered by TU Dresden. The Master’s degree program in Public and International Economics (PIE) covers issues of economic policy in a global society.