Global Development Challenges (Online Learning) PgCert (ICL), PgCert
University of Edinburgh
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This is a part-time, online programme taking a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the issues around international development and developing your capacity to address them.Delivered through online distance learning, this Postgraduate Certificate programme - which can be combined to form an MSc degree - offers you an innovative route to gaining understanding and skills to address the complex, interrelated problems facing the world today.The programme draws on the University’s best ...Read more

This is a part-time, online programme taking a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the issues around international development and developing your capacity to address them.

Delivered through online distance learning, this Postgraduate Certificate programme - which can be combined to form an MSc degree - offers you an innovative route to gaining understanding and skills to address the complex, interrelated problems facing the world today.

The programme draws on the University’s best research and teaching to deliver a programme that is flexible, challenging and cutting edge in content, delivery and ambition.

You’ll examine a variety of case studies to shed light on strategies for addressing some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.

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This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for work with: Governments; non-government organisations (NGOs); international aid organisations; United Nations agencies; the private sector; universities; other research institutions.

The transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your career.

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

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£6,370 per year

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£6,370 per year

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£6,370 per year

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