MSc Development Policy and Politics

The MSc Development Policy and Politics at the University of Birmingham is a unique interdisciplinary program that combines political science, economics, sociology, and other social sciences to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of development policy and politics. The program focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of development, including poverty reduction, inequality, governance, and sustainable development. Students will gain a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding development and learn how to analyze and solve real-world problems through coursework, research, and experiential learning opportunities.

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The program is designed for students who want to pursue careers in international development, NGOs, government agencies, or private sector organizations. The University of Birmingham has a strong reputation in the field of development studies and offers a vibrant academic environment with opportunities to engage with renowned faculty and researchers. The program is also flexible enough to accommodate students from various backgrounds and disciplines.

Learn from Experts in Development Policy and Politics at the University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is a world-class institution that has produced many influential development scholars and practitioners. Our faculty are leading experts in their fields and have extensive experience working with governments, NGOs, and private sector organizations around the world. The university's location in the West Midlands also provides easy access to a wide range of development-related organizations and agencies.

This Development Policy and Politics programme from University of Birmingham is taught by some of the leading thinkers on the relationship between politics and development. You will also benefit from engagement with major research programmes focused on the politics of development based in IDD, including the Governance and Social Development Resource Centre.

It is now clearer than ever before that the greatest development challenges of our time – poverty, conflict, famine, poor governance etc. – are driven primarily by political, not technical, factors. The aim of this programme is to provide theoretical and empirical training to students to enable them to understand the role that politics plays in both facilitating and undermining development, in both the North and the South.

• An upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US Grade Point Average is 3.2) or

• A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with excellent work experience.

• Adequate capacity in written and spoken English. Find out more about international entrry requirements.

• Degrees from all disciplines are considered and a candidate's work experience can also be taken into consideration.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.