| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Global Development MA
Overview
The Global Development MA offers an interdisciplinary, practical, skill-based training to become an engaged, ethical development thinker and practitioner upon graduation.
Course Structure
The programme is structured around three interrelated knowledge areas: development, social justice, and sustainability. You'll learn from four interrelated academic disciplines including political economy, political sociology, international relations, and human geography.
Core Modules
- Development Policy and Practice: This module aims to expose you to key frameworks, tools, and instruments used in the practice of development; familiarise you with the debates, challenges, and controversies on important aspects of development practice; and, offer practical development insights, skills, and competencies.
- Dissertation and Research Methods in Global Development: The module will give you supervised guidance and research method training through a series of research method workshops, the dissertation induction, and individual dissertation supervision sessions in preparing your dissertation on an agreed research topic.
- Global Political Economy of Development: This module focuses on development policies and practices from a political economy perspective. You'll examine relations between the state, market, and civil society and will analyse the politics of growth, aid, agriculture and food, natural resources, and labour.
- Global Politics of Energy and Climate Change: This module aims at evaluating the relevance of contemporary debates in international relations and political economy to the study of energy security, energy markets, and climate change.
- Governance, Policy Practice, and Sustainable Development: This module explores and compares a range of approaches to analysing and evaluating governance and policy in relation to questions and challenges of sustainable development.
- Just Development Futures: Ideas, Concepts, and Debates: This module will provide you with a systematic and coherent introduction to the main theoretical advances, critical debates, and policy-related issues in the field of just development futures from an inter-disciplinary and cross-cultural perspective.
Option Modules
- Contemporary Controversies in International Security: Intervention, Terrorism, and Self Defence
- Controversies in United States Foreign Policies and Processes
- Gender, Sexuality, and International Relations
- Global Change: Toward a New Non-Western Order?
- Governance of the European Union
- Migration and Development
- Regional Dimensions of Energy Security
- The European Union as an International Actor
- The State, Politics, and Violence
Entry 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 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0
Fees and Funding
- UK tuition fee: £5,350 (Price per academic year)
- International tuition fee: £8,750 (Price per academic year)
- Alumni discount available
- Funding available, including Student Finance England (SFE) and scholarships
- Additional costs may apply
Teaching and Assessment
- Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and practical application
- Assessments include practical and coursework, such as presentations, podcasts, blogs, essays, in-class tests, portfolios, and dissertation
Research Groups
- Centre for the Study of Democracy
Supporting You
- Study support, including workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources
- Personal tutors to support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
- Student advice team to provide specialist advice on a range of issues
- Extra-curricular activities, including volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, and student events
Course Location
- Our Regent Campus is composed of three sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London
- Our Social Sciences subjects are based at 309 Regent Street, which includes recently refurbished social spaces, gym facilities, and our Regent Street Cinema
Related Courses
- Diplomacy and Global Politics MA
- International Relations MA
- Global Criminology MA
University of Westminster
Overview:
University of Westminster is a public university located in London, England. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. The university is known for its focus on practical learning and its strong connections to the industry.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university has four campuses across London, providing students with a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students have access to various facilities, including a cinema, gallery spaces, and sports facilities. The university also offers a range of student support services, including career guidance, academic support, and mental health services.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Location:
The university's location in London provides students with access to a wealth of cultural and professional opportunities.Practical Learning:
The university emphasizes practical learning, with many programs incorporating work placements and industry projects.Industry Connections:
The university has strong connections to industry, providing students with opportunities for networking and career development.Diverse Student Body:
The university has a diverse student body, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate courses:
A broad range of undergraduate courses in various disciplines, including business, design, creative industries, and liberal arts.Postgraduate courses:
A variety of postgraduate study options, including master's degrees, research degrees, and short courses.Other:
The university has a strong commitment to research and innovation, with a focus on areas such as sustainability, social justice, and digital technologies. It also has a dedicated alumni network, providing support and opportunities for graduates.
