International Development MRes
University of Bath
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Study the advanced research skills and techniques needed to analyse data and draw in-depth insights. You’ll do this in the context of international development.You’ll study a range of key international development issues with a core focus on the in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research. This will allow you to gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the fields of international development and development ...Read more

Study the advanced research skills and techniques needed to analyse data and draw in-depth insights. You’ll do this in the context of international development.You’ll study a range of key international development issues with a core focus on the in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research. This will allow you to gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the fields of international development and development studies.You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.Alongside developing your research skills, you will enhance your understanding of:the formulation and implementation of social and economic research principles, both generally in development and in a given developing contextthe history and culture of international development thinking, co-operation and its institutionsThis course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles.

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46/279
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9th
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8th
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Daisy
23 Oct 25

Such an amazing student city, the sports and societies are what really make my experience. My experience of my course is not always what I hope for and/or what I feel like I am..Read more

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Momina
17 Oct 25

Everything is really good, I have no complaints. Food choice for hot food could be a bit better but a lot of variety overall anyways..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have a bachelors honours degree or international equivalent, typically 2:1 or above.

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in economics, history, geography, politics or international relations.

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£5,238 per year

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£5,238 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£5,238 per year

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£24,450 per year

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£24,450 per year

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