Overview

You'll shape your existing passion and knowledge of the sector into the practical tools, strategies and techniques needed by organisations working in international development.

As well as exploring issues including colonialism and globalisation, you'll tailor the course to your interests by choosing topics that focus on the sustainable development goals closest to your heart - such as education, economics, migration and human insecurity, population health or transitional justice.

Career

You'll be enhancing your skills for roles in international development, whether that means working with a charitable organisation, NGO or, increasingly, a private sector partner in the field. As a graduate of this Master's, you'll be able to demonstrate your skills and commitment to the demanding employers in this competitive strand of international charity work. 

You'll have built professional networks and the ability to identify career opportunities during your studies. Your lecturers, career advisors and peers can all offer advice and guidance about entering or progressing in your international development career. 

You'll also be well placed for doctoral research in the field.  

Graduates of this course have taken on roles such as:

• Policy manager

• Evaluation officer