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Would you like to develop the specialist skills and knowledge required to work in a range of international development careers?

International Development MSc will equip you with a critical and up-to-date understanding of the field of international development. It is hosted by Northumbria's Centre for Global Development, which brings together students, academics and practitioners to address global poverty, inequality and injustice issues. The Centre places collaborative and participatory approaches to global challenges at the forefront of its work.

You will engage with contemporary global challenges, including poverty, inequality, the climate crisis and the wider Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We explore critical concerns such as decolonising development, activism, volunteering and solidarity for development, conflict and displacement, the influence of technology and innovation, and the impacts of environmental injustices.

The programme integrates the theoretical, methodological and practical skills you need to work in international development. We do this through participatory and interactive teaching styles, and a variety of assessment methods, such as group presentations, podcasts, policy briefs and reflective diaries. Your dissertation will provide you with an opportunity to develop specialist in-depth understanding on a topic of your choice, and apply the skills you’ve learnt during the programme, including undertaking your own independent research.

As part of the programme, you can choose to participate in an international study visit, gaining real-world experience of the challenges of tackling global inequalities and the ways that NGOs and other development actors address key global challenges.

Delivered by our specialist teaching team of internationally recognised academics from the Centre for Global Development, our staff draw on their extensive networks and experience to ensure that you graduate with knowledge at the forefront of the sector. The course attracts students from a wide variety of professional and disciplinary backgrounds, including those from government, the private sector and NGOs. It is also popular with students who have studied Geography, Politics, Social Sciences, Law and Business at undergraduate level. 

When studying the MSc International Development course, you will be part of the Centre for Global Development. The centre is a vibrant, multidisciplinary research hub, providing an engaging and supportive research-rich learning environment.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the programme further, please get in touch with Dr. Sarah Peck (Programme Lead) on sarah.peck@northumbria.ac.uk

 

Course Information

Level of Study
Postgraduate

Mode of Study
1 year Full Time
3 other options available

Department
Geography and Environmental Sciences

Location
City Campus, Northumbria University

City
Newcastle

Start
September 2025

Fees
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