The MSc Global Development programme provides a solid interdisciplinary social science formation in development theory and practice and develops students' capacities for independent and critical analysis. Development Studies is a dynamic field concerned with processes of change in the South —social and economic, political and cultural — and the major policy challenges they present to efforts to overcome poverty and insecurity. The meanings of development and the challenges it faces. Neoliberalism and its critiques. Industrialisation, labour and capital. State failure, poverty and insecurity. Gender, race and class analysis. NGOs, civil society and social movements. Development organisations and development practice. Globalisation, commodity chains and trade. Agrarian change, peasantry and land. We are ranked 2nd in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2026). We are ranked 2nd in the world for Academic Reputation in Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2026). There is also the opportunity to take virtual work placements. This year MSc students taking the International Development Placement module were offered placements at the Overseas Development Institute , ISEAL , and MSF .
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 40 位 | 曼彻斯特大学The University of Manchester | 1年 | 30500英镑/年 |
| 第 80 位 | 格拉斯哥大学University of Glasgow | 1年 | 30390英镑/年 |