Taught course

MSc/PGDip International Development (Conflict, Security and Development) by Distance Learning

Institution
University of Birmingham · School of Government and Society
Qualifications
MScPGDip

Entry requirements

  • An upper second class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US GPA is 3.2) or
  • A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with excellent and relevant work experience.
  • Degrees from all disciplines are considered and a candidate’s work experience can be taken into consideration

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our MSc in International Development (Conflict, Security and Development) course makes a direct link between academic and practical policy approaches to analysing and recovering from conflicts, with an emphasis on developing countries.

The International Development (Conflict, Security and Development) course recognises the opportunities for educational provision in an area of increasing interest amongst the academic community, namely the links between development, security and conflict.

This course will provide a framework for you to explore academic synergies and to undertake genuinely interdisciplinary study.

Information for international students

  • IELTS 6.5 with no less that 6.0 in any band
  • TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) including online: PTE Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
  • Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component

Fees and funding

UK students
£7,515
International students
£7,515

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    flexible
    48 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    flexible
    18-48 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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Enquiries
Email
idd.dl@contacts.bham.ac.uk