Overview

This MSc in International Development (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh builds and strengthens critical skills for analysing these development processes and inequities, exploring development issues in a range of different social, historical and political contexts.

It is multidisciplinary in nature and it aims to provide you with a rigorous grounding in major debates, theories and critical concepts as well as proficiency in applying these to investigate contemporary development challenges, policy processes, and initiatives.

Online community

Our students are part of a vibrant and growing online community at our prestigious School of Social and Political Science and the College for Humanities and Social Sciences.

Through our innovative platform and learning activities, you will forge meaningful relationships with your peers and a range of academic colleagues linking you to other relevant online programmes, such as:

MSc Global Challenges
MSc in Global Health Policy
You will also engage with related programmes such as:
MSc in Social Justice and Community Organising, in Moray House School of Education and Sport

Career opportunities

With a solid background in international development study and practice, our graduates pursue current and future careers in a range of institutions including:

United Nations agencies
charities
non-governmental organisations
government ministries
private sector
research institutions
journalism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Politics and Theories of International Development

Analysing Development

Global Development Challenges

Researching International Development

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-08 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Political Science View 55 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

8550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8550 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

8550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8550 GBP per year during 24 months.

MSc (3 years) fees per year

Home: £5,700

International/EU: £5,700

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Development (Online Learning).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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