MA Development and Global Health

at Queen Mary University of London

You will gain a solid grounding in geographical thought and practice, and will consider issues of the geography of global health. You will be challenged to examine the intersections between questions of international development and global health, using a critical geographical approach to question established theories, practices and policies. There will be opportunities to learn about new approaches to global public health and project management through interdisciplinary elective modules.

You will experience training and one-to-one tailored supervision as you develop independent desk-based and field research through a dissertation.

You will be able to extend your understanding of these topics through an optional field trip to Geneva (subject to change). You will also be able to develop your research skills and experiences by undertaking an independent research project and fieldwork. This will be supported by research training as well as one-to-one tailored supervision from experienced researchers.

You will have the opportunity to attend regular research seminars and research framework sessions with top-level academic researchers.

This programme also offers students the opportunity to undertake an unpaid internship with London International Development Centre (LIDC) while studying. LIDC will take on up to four Masters students as interns per year. Learn more here.

Additional costs
There is an optional field trip to Geneva, Switzerland (subject to change). Students are responsible for paying the costs of flights, accommodation and other expenses. In 2018/19 the Geneva trip cost approximately £350.

Your dissertation can include fieldwork conducted in the UK or overseas, and students would be responsible for the costs associated with this.

Structure

• Three compulsory modules
• Two to three elective modules
• Compulsory 12,000-word dissertation
   

UK
Degree requirements
A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in a Life Sciences subject.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

• Full-time study

September 2022 | 1 year

Home: £10,950
Overseas: £20,750

Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
 

• Part-time study

September 2022 | 2 years

Home: £5,500
Overseas: £10,400

Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000

This programme will prepare you for a broad range of careers but will specifically deliver the research skills and substantive knowledge required by NGOs, development organisations, national government departments and academic research roles. Previous graduates have gone onto undertake PhDs and further professional training as humanitarian doctors. They have also worked in an environmental waste management department, in consultancy, as traders and marketers and in management.