International Development MRes

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
 

Semester 1

• Research apprenticeship project (MRes)
• Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods
• Qualitative methods 1
• Principles and skills of social research
• Foundations of International Development for MRes
   

Semester 2

• Research apprenticeship project (MRes)
• Either Quantitative methods 2 or Qualitative methods 2
   

Plus two optional units

Summer

• MRes dissertation

Typically, you should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least First Class. However, due to the number of different grading scales in use, we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application.
 

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in economics, history, geography, politics or international relations.
 

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
 

If you have graduated within the last 5 years from an Indian university where the medium of instruction is English and have achieved the required level of English in your Indian 12th Standard examinations, we may be able to assess your English. More information can be found here.
 

English language requirements
 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element

• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
   

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

MSc International Development  Home  £10,700  Overseas  £23,000