Further your understanding of the political, economic and social forces that promote or prevent social and environmental justice around the world.During this specialist master’s, you’ll enhance your knowledge and understanding of international development, social justice, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.You’ll critically examine the many political, economic and social factors that lead to inequality across the planet. These include people’s struggles for wellbeing and sustainability, and the visions that inspire them and the roles of state, society and market factors.Throughout the course, you will look beyond the geographical binaries of ‘Global North and South’. This will allow you to examine similarities and differences across regions, and compare the factors that influence their development.Whether you are a graduate aiming to make a difference in the world, or a professional wishing to deepen your knowledge and critical thinking, this course is for you.Gain important career skillsUpon successful completion of this course, you'll leave with:an in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the theories and concepts that underpin contemporary humanitarian action and conflict responsea critical understanding of humanitarian, peacebuilding and development policy and practicepractical skills in research, analysis and communication and an understanding of how these can be applied to the fields of humanitarianism, conflict and developmenta rich experience of working with people from a wide range of disciplinary, professional and national backgroundsGraduate prospectsThis course provides an excellent background for those wishing to pursue careers in fields that aim to improve people’s lives. These include the international development, sustainability, humanitarian and peacebuilding sectors.You will be qualified to work in a wide variety of roles, including social research, public policy, public information and campaigning.