MA International Development

University of Essex

United Kingdom, Colchester

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University of Essex

United Kingdom , Colchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Colchester Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,350 / year

Next Intake October-2024

MA International Development

About

Discover the problems that face the developing world through a variety of perspectives. Our MA International Development explores the most pressing issues in international development throughout a range of social scientific standpoints. The Department of Economics, Department of Government, Department of Sociology and Essex Business School, have joined forces to create a truly interdisciplinary course focusing on all aspects related to international development.

This course teaches the essentials of economics and politics, building a very good grounding to analyse the problems in international development. Approaching similar issues from different perspectives provides a more well-rounded and integrative view of the field. You are then able to explore a set of selected topics in international development in order to hone your skills on the subject matter, or build up more statistical techniques.

On this course you build a theoretical understanding of how to approach international development issues from different perspectives, alongside opportunity of applying your knowledge to issues in international development through studying the following topics:

Microeconomics
Political Economy
Econometric and Statistical techniques

You will use these research skills in applications by studying topics such as:

Environmental Economics
Economic Development
Human Rights
Ethics

You are taught by experts in the field of international development. We are ranked 28th in the UK for Social Sciences in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2022).

With this course you also have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions and achieve a dual award, which means you'll receive two Masters degrees in two years. Find out more on our dual award webpage.

We are one of Europe's leading economics departments - learn with other research stars to break new ground
We connect our research with our teaching so what you learn about is relevant today
Access extensive quantitative analysis software and a large number of economics databases

Disciplines

Economics

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The majority of our Postgraduate Taught Masters will consider applicants with 2.5/4 or C or 79% from Bachelor Degree.

Career

After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree -many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study.

Alternatively, our course also prepares you for employment; recent surveys have shown that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level.

Our recent Master's level graduates have gone on to work for a range of high-profile organisations in the international development field, such as United Nations and The World Bank.

We also work with the University's Careers Services to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,350 / year

How to Apply

Apply online

Applying to Essex is simple and straightforward. We'll give you all the important information you need to make your application. Our online application form takes about 20 minutes to complete.

What do you need to know?

Are you a current student?

We've made applying for Masters study as straightforward as possible for our current students with our new fast-track application form, now live on your myEssex student portal.

As a current Essex student, you may also be eligible for our Alumni Loyalty Discount, which provides a discount of up to 33% on tuition fees. If we can offer you a place, we'll automatically consider you for this award.

Necessary documents

When you apply to study with us, you'll need to provide a number of supporting documents - we can't process your application until we have these. Some of these documents you will have to upload with your application, others you may be able to upload at a later date. We may ask to see original documents if you are offered a place.

The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience. For more information, refer to the relevant course on course finder.

Personal statement

Find out whether you need to submit a personal statement as part of your postgraduate application, by visiting our personal statements page. We also provide you with some tips and advice on how to write a personal statement, which should be no longer than 500 words.

Transcripts

Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades, must be provided at the time you make your application. (Transcripts are not required from current or previous University of Essex students, or from students who have previously completed a degree at Colchester Institute awarded by the University of Essex).

CV

If you are applying to one of our taught courses in the School of Law or Human Rights Centre, a Pre-Registration Masters course, our MA Social Work, or the Essex MBA, you will need to provide a copy of your CV with your application.