Master of International Development at The University of Exeter

The University of Exeter

United Kingdom, Exeter

University Rank:#155

International students can study the International Development at The University of Exeter across its Streatham Campus, Streatham , and Exeter campuses in United Kingdom. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered across its Streatham Campus, Streatham , and Exeter campuses. Tuition fees are USD 34,352 / year(s), and students can apply for the next intake starting on September 1, 2026.

About Master of International Development

You’ll receive training in major themes of development combined with a strong grounding in development policy and practice with a focus on developing and emerging economies

Engage with serious international development challenges, including those of poverty, inequality, climate change, migration and displacement, health, and violence and conflict

Learn from world-leading experts with real-world experience and join a lively postgraduate community

You can tailor your programme to your interests and career ambitions with our array of optional modules

Benefit from practice-oriented training providing you with the skills and experience required to pursue a career in international development, including within governmental and non-governmental organisations

Disciplines

Politics and International Relations

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of International Development at The University of Exeter

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in a relevant social science or humanities subject area, including education, the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, arts or business/management. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and every application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level or have relevant work experience, particularly in the International Development sector, we would welcome your application.

We would encourage applicants to use their personal statement to indicate their interests in International Development and any relevant work experience.

Please note, if we receive an application which we deem more suitable for one of our other programmes, we may make an offer for that alternative programme instead.

Entry requirements for international students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

English Requirements

PTEMin 67
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section

Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills

Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading

Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score

Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section

Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section

Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of International Development

Careers

The MA in International Development enables you to develop the skills and knowledge required for a future career within international development, including within governmental and non-governmental organisations, humanitarian organisations or doner organisations.

Graduates could also go on to work in a range of other careers, such as journalism; local, national or international government service; policy analysis and advocacy. You may also go on to postgraduate study in a range of social science disciplines (including Politics, Development Studies).

Employer valued skills

Apart from specialist knowledge and skills relating to a range of careers in international development, you will also develop transferrable skills that are highly desirable in a range of careers. These include:

High-level research and writing skills
Analysis, evaluation and presentation skills
Excellent communication skills and experience, both written and oral
Ability to engage critically with complex ideas and arguments
Independent work skills of time-planning and motivation

Careers support

Our careers advisory service provides expert guidance to all students to enable them to plan their futures through psychometric testing, employer presentations, skills events, practice job interviews and CV preparation.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

34,352 / year(s)

Master of International Development at The University of Exeter

The University of Exeter

United Kingdom, Exeter