Overview

Global Development is a dynamic field concerned with processes of change in the South —social and economic, political and cultural — and the major policy challenges they present to efforts to overcome poverty and insecurity.

Career opportunities:

A degree from the Department of Development Studies at SOAS University of London will further develop your understanding of the world and how society is organised, with specific focus on violence and conflict, the role of aid, refugees and forced migration. Graduates leave with a range of transferable skills, including critical thinking, analytical skills and cultural awareness. Recent graduates have been hired by:

Amnesty International

BBC World Service

British Embassy Brussels

Department for International Development

Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

Embassy of Japan

Government of Pakistan

Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

International Labour Organization (ILO)

KPMG LLP

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

National Health and Medical Research Council

Overseas Development Institute

Oxfam

Royal Norwegian Embassy

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Forced Migration

War to Peace Transitions

Security

Borders and Development

Agrarian Development, Food Policy and Rural Poverty

Aid and Development

Migration and Policy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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95

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5

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Development View 203 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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95

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5

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25320 GBP / year

≈ 25320 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12965 GBP / year

≈ 12965 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time (over 2 years)

National: £6,480
International: £12,660

Part-time (over 3 years)

National: £4,320
International: £8,440

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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