Development Studies
London School of Economics and Political ScienceProgram Overview
The Development Studies at London School of Economics and Political Science is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Development Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Development Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Development: History, Theory and Policy
- Research Design and Dissertation in Development Studies, Development Management, African Development and International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies
- Research Themes in International Development (non-assessed)
- Anthropology of Politics
- Anthropology of Economy (1): Production and Exchange
- Anthropology of Economy (2): Transformation and Globalisation
- Poverty
- Population and Development: An Analytical Approach
- Environmental Problems and Development Interventions
- Global Environmental Governance
- African Development
- Complex Emergencies
- Global Health and Development
- Global Political Economy of Development
- International Institutions and Late Development
- Managing Humanitarianism
- Global Civil Society
- China in Developmental Perspectives
- The Informal Economy and Development
- Human Security
- African Political Economy
- Key Issues in Development Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Documents Required:
- Application form
- Application assessment fee
- Two academic references
- Transcripts/mark sheets and proof of existing qualifications
- Personal statement
- CV
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test and Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London School of Economics and Political Science directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
London, United Kingdom
public university in London, United Kingdom
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
