This new programme is designed to develop leaders with a deep understanding of sustainable development ideas, institutions, policies and networks - and the necessary critical thinking skills to inform policy and create long term impact.

It is designed and delivered by a team with a cutting-edge research and policy advisory track record, who are passionate about sustainable development.

Choosing this programme means joining the Division of Peace Studies and International Development at the University of Bradford - the largest university centre of its kind in the world.

Upon graduation you’ll be part of a worldwide network of alumni, many of whom have gone on to leadership roles in international organisations.

The programme offers excellent opportunities for applied policy research and work on real world issues, and developing team-working and leadership skills through curricular and extra-curricular activities in a vibrant division.

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

Modules

Core

Critical Perspectives on Sustainable Development (DEV7026-B)

Governance for Development (DEV7035-B)

International Environmental Governance (PES7042-B)

Sustainable Cities (PES7052-B)

Dissertation (PES7040-E)

Core for students on route including voluntary placement/internship

Professional Experience (PES7056-Z)

Option

African Politics and Security Dynamics (PES7035-B)

Issues in Development Theory (DEV7003-B)

Gender, Conflict and Development (PES7041-B)

Natural Resource Governance (PES7045-B)

Movements for Social and Ecological Justice (PES7044-B)

Assessing Development Needs and Outcomes (DEV7036-B)

Finance for Development (DEV7001-B)

Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (PES7046-B)

Middle East Politics and Security Dynamics (PES7043-B)

Elective

A typical application would include an undergraduate Degree (2.2 honours or above) UK system or comparative result if outside UK. We also give serious consideration to applicants with non-traditional backgrounds and take relevant work experience into consideration.

Applications are welcome from students with non-standard qualifications or mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) with significant relevant experience.

If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained within the curriculum.

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

Politics at Bradford is ranked 45th in the UK in The Complete University Guide University Subject Tables 2019 for its undergraduate courses. These rankings also place Bradford in the top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects.

Our postgraduate politics courses were ranked 2nd in the UK for employability in the 2018 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES).