Overview

Students gain understanding of infrastructure design and delivery processes in resource-limited settings, and learn how to mobilise technical expertise to develop solutions with local stakeholders in a global context.

The wide range of taught modules also provides opportunity to critically engage with the complexities and ethical dilemmas of working as an engineer internationally.

Careers

Graduates of the Engineering for International Development MSc programme offered at the University College London (UCL) can expect to find employment in the following areas:

the Department for International Development

international development agencies and engineering consultancies

organisations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the European Union

non-governmental agencies worldwide, such as Practical Action, WaterAid, and Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor.

Employability

MSc Engineering for International Development graduates will be able to pursue a career

in the field of engineering,
working on projects in low-middle income, developing countries,
as well as the broader international development sector in different capacities
and within various organisations currently operating in the field, such as the UN, the EU or NGOs such as WaterAid, Practical Action, Habitat for Humanity and more.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Life Cycle Assessment
Waste and Resource Efficiency
Complex Infrastructure Systems
Promoting Health and Wellbeing: Planning, Practice and Participation
Conflict, Humanitarianism, and Disaster Risk Reduction
Project Management for Engineers
Clean Energy and Development

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

75

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Development General Engineering & Technology View 264 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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92

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4.5

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75

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (such as engineering, architecture, geography, urban planning, mathematics) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Normally, however, only candidates with either a first- or upper second-class degree will be accepted, although applicants with a lower second-class degree supported by extensive relevant work experience will also be considered.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 1

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

42700 GBP / year

≈ 42700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

UK: £10,750

International: £21,350

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.

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