Overview

Geography, Environment and Development Studies from Birkbeck, University of London aims to respond to the needs and interests both of students seeking an academic career or other professional employment and of those who wish to pursue a line of intellectual enquiry for its own sake. We aim to recruit both recent graduates and mature students who now have the time to pursue an intellectual enthusiasm, perhaps after a lifetime of professional work.

Students at Geography, Environment and Development Studies from Birkbeck, University of London will:

conduct research of the highest academic standard

make an original contribution to the subject through your research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community, Youth And Voluntary Sector Studies

Development Studies

Geography

Geographical Information Science

International Childhood Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

We recommend that you apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

300 alternative credits

MPhil - 180 credits

PhD - 120 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Development View 213 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Draft a full research proposal

Good first degree in a relevant discipline.

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the standard requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15570 GBP / year

≈ 15570 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time home students: £2,539 per year

Part-time international students: £7,525 per year

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.

Funding

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Students at Geography, Environment and Development Studies from Birkbeck, University of London will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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