MA Global Development

at Queen Mary University of London

You will be encouraged to challenge the common use of Western historical experiences and categories. Instead, you will reconsider the diversity of populations, economies, urban centres, and governance practices in the Global South on their own terms – and in so doing, step outside the conventional lenses of mainstream development theory and the international policies they inform.

Your studies will encourage you to examine these realities in light of the contrasts and continuities between the Global North and South and critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of different theoretical approaches to studying international development futures.

You will be able to extend your understanding of these topics through an optional field trip to Mumbai or Malaysia. 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 graduate 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.

Please note: we also have a BA Global Development programme, for more details, please visit the BA Global Development page.

Additional costs
In 2018/19, the cost of the Mumbai field trip (requires a minimum number of students) was approximately £1,200
Your dissertation can include fieldwork conducted in the UK or overseas, and you would be responsible for the costs associated with this.

Structure

• 12,000-word dissertation
• Two compulsory modules
• Two or three elective modules
   

UK
Degree requirements
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant 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

Unconditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits

• Part-time study

September 2022 | 2 years

Home: £5,500
Overseas: £10,400

Unconditional 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 reseach roles. Previous graduates have gone onto undertake PhDs, as well as working in consultancy, as traders, as research executives, marketers and in management.