Development, Environment and International Politics MSc

Overview

This course provides an understanding of globalisation and development. It places special emphasis on the problem of poverty and its relation to global justice and global politics.

You study the political, social and economic causes, consequences and discourses of poverty and development. You also critically analyse these important global currents.

You'll benefit from rigorous training in:

• globalisation
• poverty
• development
• international relations theory
• theories and approaches to the study of politics

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Your future

You'll develop specialist knowledge and research skills for a career with a significant international dimension. You'll also be able to pursue a postgraduate research degree in:

• globalisation
• development
• poverty studies

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