This degree is at the cutting edge of development theory, policy and management. It provides students with the critical and analytical skills to enable them to operate effectively in international development environments. Covering macro and micro level perspectives, the course offers rich insights into the challenges of contemporary development theory, policy and management. The course is structured around the compulsory core modules of International Development Theory and International Development Policy, with flexibility built in through the optional course units chosen by students to meet their own objectives and interests.

The objectives of the course are to provide an integrated, cross-disciplinary framework for the postgraduate study of development. The unifying focus of the course is the analysis of strategies for overcoming poverty. Students will gain knowledge of different development paradigms and an awareness of their evolution. Students are encouraged to develop comparative perspectives (between different regions/countries, disciplinary approaches, schools of thought) and through individual study, seminars and written assignments to develop their knowledge and critical and analytical skills in this field.

Please note that for 2019 entry, the module information is subject to change.

Modules

Core

Issues in Development Theory (DEV7003-B)

Issues in Development Practice (DEV7034-B)

Assessing Development Needs and Outcomes (DEV7036-B)

Dissertation (PES7040-E)

Option

Governance for Development (DEV7035-B)

African Politics and Security Dynamics (PES7035-B)

Natural Resource Governance (PES7045-B)

Sustainable Cities (PES7052-B)

Gender, Conflict and Development (PES7041-B)

Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (PES7046-B)

International Environmental Governance (PES7042-B)

Africa Study Visit (PES7034-B)

Project Implementation and Management (DEV7031-B)

Middle East Politics and Security Dynamics (PES7043-B)

Transnational Challenges: Problems and Responses (PES7055-B)

A typical application would include a good Honours degree or equivalent. However the University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual application.

English language requirements: IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent. If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course.

Fees for 2019 entry listed below.:

Home/EU: £6,850 per year

International: £16,040 per year

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