International Development

Overview

Whether you are a graduate aiming to make a difference in the world, or a professional wishing to deepen your knowledge and critical thinking, our master's courses in International Development , could be for you.

Engaged with current debates in policy and practice and grounded in interdisciplinary social sciences, you will develop the tools and confidence to work towards creative solutions that address practical problems in strategic ways.

Four distinct pathways provide a choice of flexibility and breadth, or the chance to pursue a particular interest in greater depth.

You will use innovative learning approaches to investigate particular cases and issues. These will draw out connections and contradictions between different actors and analytical perspectives, across global, regional, national and local scales.

The opportunity of a placement, leading to a work-based project, will provide hands-on experience to complement classroom-based learning.

You will leave the International Development course with:

• a critical understanding of the concepts and approaches used in international development and humanitarian action, and their strengths and limitations

• practical skills in research, analysis and communication and an understanding of how these can be applied in work for social, economic and environmental justice in both global North and global South

• the ability to analyse the complex interaction of social, economic, political and environmental factors in shaping problems and proposed solutions

• rich experience of working with people from a wide range of disciplinary, professional and national backgrounds

Graduate prospects

This course at University of Bath provides an excellent background for those wishing to pursue an international development career and improve people’s lives.You will be qualified to work in a wide variety of roles, including social research, public policy, public information and campaigning.