Master of Science in International Development

Birkbeck, University of London

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 20,340/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Oct 2025

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1823

Total Students: 13,937 +

Int. Students: 1,270 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7HX, United Kingdom

Master of Science in International Development

Program Overview

This course offers you a transformative approach to international development rooted in social justice. It examines the structures, institutions and theories which have shaped international development, the unequal global relationships which underpin it, and the social and political movements which challenge and redefine development in an era of rising global inequalities and climate crisis. It is ideal if you are planning a career in international development or with international organisations and NGOs.

The compulsory modules for this interdisciplinary course introduce you to key debates that have shaped thinking about international development and social justice, and about research in development and how it is conducted. You will also choose from a range of thematic option modules, allowing you to tailor the course according to your personal or career interests. You will develop transferable skills including research skills, team-working, written and oral communication, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

You will be taught by academics who draw on their own research to explore themes including:

  • Childhood and international development
  • Cities in the Global South
  • Climate justice
  • Development as colonialism
  • Gender, sexualities and development
  • Global health
  • Political economy of development
  • Racism and international development
  • Revolutions.