Tackle the political drivers of development. Our course prepares you to address global challenges through in-depth training in political economy, governance, and aid politics. Benefit from overseas fieldwork, flexible modules, and expert support within a diverse, international community.
I completed my undergraduate degree in Political Science, but I had always been eager to transition into the field of development. Being offered a scholarship to study Development Policy and Politics therefore felt like a natural next step. The programme builds on my academic foundation while exposing me to practical and policy-oriented dimensions of development. As a youth advocate for gender equality and women’s rights, I was particularly drawn to exploring the gender dynamics within development practice.
Course Structure This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. There is also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis for Home students.
Students will take a combination of 60 credits of compulsory/optional modules across various areas of International Development. Examinations will take place throughout the term as courseworks.
Second Term follows the same format as the first with students taking another combination of 60 credits of compulsiry/optional modules across various areas of International Development. Examinations will also be taking place throughout the term as coursework.
During this term, you will be completing assignments and focusing on your 60-credit dissertation, which may be undertaken with individual fieldwork.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
Students who have not studied in English must pass a recognised English test. For more information on what proof you will need, visit our International Postgraduate requirements page
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.