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Postgraduate Certificate
Main Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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Postgraduate Certificate
Main Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
Postgraduate Certificate
Online/Distance Learning
Online
SEP
1 Year
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Global Development Challenges considers the increasing economic, social and political inequalities in many parts of the world, and the need for new ways of thinking about and addressing international development._x000D_ 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._x000D_ Students who complete this programme will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate, but can combine it with other courses to earn an MSc award._x000D_ Delivered through online distance learning, the programme offers you an innovative route to gaining understanding and skills to address the complex, interrelated problems facing the world today._x000D_ Drawing on the University’s best research and teaching, this programme is flexible, challenging and current in its content, delivery and ambition._x000D_ You will examine a variety of case studies to explore strategies for addressing the most pressing global challenges of our time._x000D_ Topics covered by this programme include:_x000D_ global governance_x000D_ human rights_x000D_ donor aid strategy_x000D_ global health challenges_x000D_ climate change impacts_x000D_ ecosystem management_x000D_ Online community_x000D_ Our students are part of a vibrant and growing online community at our prestigious School of Social and Political Science._x000D_ Through our innovative platform and learning activities, you will forge meaningful relationships with peers and a range of academic colleagues linking on your programme and other relevant online programmes, such as:_x000D_ MSc International Development_x000D_ MSc Global Health Policy_x000D_ More programme details_x000D_ You can find more details about this programme, including suggested reading recommendations and student testimonials, on the programme webpage:_x000D_ Global Development Challenges PgCert
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
Students living in
Rest of World
£6,370 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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