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Overview
The broad purpose of this International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) By Distance Learning programme from the University of Birmingham is to give those working in the area of poverty reduction and development in developing and transitional countries, or those wishing to work in such areas, a firmer grounding in understanding poverty and inequality, promoting poverty reduction and analysing the performance of major poverty reducing programmes and policies.
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.
Career opportunities
This International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) By Distance Learning programme offered at the 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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules include:
- Conflict and Development
- Development in Practice (Distance Learning)
- Disability and Development (Distance Learning)
- Development Projects and Programmes (Distance Learning)
- Non-governmental Organisations and Development (Distance Learning)
- Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development
- Rural Poverty and Development
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
International Relations International Development View 31 other Masters in International Development in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
6525 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13050 GBP for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
6525 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13050 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
- PG Diploma programme fee: £8,700
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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