Overview

Students enrolled in International Development and Sustainable Practice from Coventry University gain practical skills to design, implement and evaluate projects in a range of international contexts.

Why you should study this course

Industry-informed teaching: the course is shaped by input from an industry advisory board, with professional and sector needs embedded throughout the modules.

Practical, applied learning: case studies, simulations and assessments are designed to reflect tasks commonly undertaken in international development roles.

Careers and opportunities

Graduates could apply for the following roles after completing the International Development and Sustainable Practice MSc:

international development officer / advisor

sustainability consultant / sustainability officer

project manager (NGO, UN, Government, or Charity sector)

disaster risk reduction specialist

humanitarian aid worker

community development practitioner

policy and advocacy officer

monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialist
programme coordinator (International NGOs / UN Agencies)resilience and reconstruction advisor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissecting Development
Development in Practice
Sustainable Development
Conflict and Resistance, Peace and Decolonisation
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Disaster Risk Reduction

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00

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More details

Students are encouraged to apply early to allow enough time to gather required information and complete the student visa application process.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development View 216 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours degree 2:2 or above from any discipline or appropriate work experience in international development and sustainability.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

TBC

Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 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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