Overview

University of Westminster 's degree programme of Global Development is offering you an interdisciplinary, practical, skill-based training to become an engaged, ethical development thinker and practitioner upon graduation.

Key facts

Through a selection of core and optional modules on the programme, you’ll cover the fundamental aspects of development theory, identify key issues facing global development, and learn the ethical, political and practical considerations for selecting your approaches to address the challenges. You’ll receive advanced training in research methods and analytical skills, combined with practical skill-based training on problem-solving, collaborative work, and policy analysis.

In addition to classroom teaching, you’ll also take field trips and visits, and interact with professionals in the development sector, applying your knowledge and skills in real-world contexts. This will give valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with global development, and the opportunity to build networks whilst learning.

The course team are committed to offering you a transformational learning experience. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the theories and concepts underlying the ethics, politics and economics of sustainable global development, as well as develop various graduate attributes, professional learning outcomes, key transferable skills and personal progression.

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Programme Structure

Course structure:

Development Policy and Practice
Dissertation and Research Methods in Global Development
Global Political Economy of Development
Global Politics of Energy and Climate Change
Governance, Policy Practice and Sustainable Development
Just Development Futures: Ideas, Concepts and Debates

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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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 220 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2).
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing.

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Tuition Fees

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17500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10700 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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