International Development (Online Learning) MSc
The University of Edinburgh
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MSc - Master of Science

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The MSc in International Development programme offers you an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your understanding and engagement with the most pressing challenges confronting people, communities and institutions in the Global South. This programme builds and strengthens your critical skills for analysing development processes and inequities, and for exploring development issues in a range of different social, historical and political contexts.The programme is multidisciplinary in nature and ...Read more

The MSc in International Development programme offers you an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your understanding and engagement with the most pressing challenges confronting people, communities and institutions in the Global South. This programme builds and strengthens your critical skills for analysing development processes and inequities, and for exploring development issues in a range of different social, historical and political contexts.The programme is multidisciplinary in nature and aims to provide you with:a rigorous grounding in major debates, theories and critical concepts andproficiency in applying your knowledge to investigating contemporary development challenges, policy processes, and initiatives

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Entry requirements

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

Entrance to this programme is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.

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£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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The University of Edinburgh
Old College, South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Waverley  0.2 miles away
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