International Development MA
University of Warwick
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International Development is a multidisciplinary framework for assessing and analysing political social and economic development of postcolonial nation-states. Join field experts at Warwicks Politics and International Studies and develop your research skills.Course OverviewThe major debates engaged in by Development Studies focus on growth vs inequality efficiency vs democracy state vs market led development and modernity vs tradition. The practice of development was also framed within these ...Read more

International Development is a multidisciplinary framework for assessing and analysing political social and economic development of postcolonial nation-states. Join field experts at Warwick's Politics and International Studies and develop your research skills.

Course Overview

The major debates engaged in by Development Studies focus on growth vs inequality efficiency vs democracy state vs market led development and modernity vs tradition. The practice of development was also framed within these debates and was institutionalised through the Bretton Woods System the various United Nations institutions governmental and non-governmental policies. This programme will introduce you to these debates and questions. Theoretical work and empirical work are not separate exercises. Practical problems stimulate theory construction and theories inform the ways in which we handle substantive issues. Theory that lacks bearing on practice is irrelevant. Action that lacks theoretical clarity and coherence is confused and ineffective.

Teaching

Most modules are taught via one 2-hour seminar per week. Every seminar will be based on extensive guided reading you will do each week but there is no strict pattern to how sessions are run. This may include mini-lectures followed by discussion Q&A sessions organised debates peer presentations policy briefs small group work and other projects.

Careers

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including: Deloitte; Japan Ministry of Defense; Nationwide Building Society; The Cabinet Office; University of Kent; Transport for London and West Midlands Police. They have pursued roles such as: business and financial project management professionals; economists; finance officers; management consultants; business analysts and public services associate professionals.

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

  • Your future awaits - the many things you can do after your degree in the PaIS department
  • Careers in Government and Politics
  • Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
  • After your PAIS Master’s – What Next?
  • Assessment Centres and Interviews: an overview of what to expect for PaIS students

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Phoebe
24 Nov 24

The University of Warwick is in a great location, to start with, and public transport is fantastic. It is easy to get to both Coventry and Leamington whether that be for social..Read more

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Suzan
21 Nov 24

Everyone is very helpful, I love the community feel to it and I love how everyone is together in one campus, nearby student cities. it can be improved by having more social things..Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum requirements 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject

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£16,170 per year

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£28,190 per year

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£28,190 per year

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Phoebe
24 Nov 24
Politics and International Studies BA (Hons)
The University of Warwick is in a great location, to start with, and public transport is fantastic. It is easy to get to both Coventry and Leamington whether that be for social...
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Suzan
21 Nov 24
Politics and International Studies BA (Hons)
Everyone is very helpful, I love the community feel to it and I love how everyone is together in one campus, nearby student cities. it can be improved by having more social things...
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