Program Overview
The Development Studies at London South Bank University is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 13 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 social sciences. 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 United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 13 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Development Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary issues in development
- Human development in a globalised world
- Research methods for development
- Economies in transition: strategies for industrialisation
- Forced migration and resettlement
- Human rights in the developing world
- Research dissertation (triple module)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
- A minimum of a 2:2 first degree/Bachelor degree equivalent to UK Second Class Honours Lower Division in a relevant subject area. Relevant professional experience will also be considered. Applicants will be assessed on the personal statement as well as the entry qualifications.
- We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.5, Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Typical background of applicant
Some students have worked in the Development field, with governments, non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations and agencies. Others wish to move into a new career. Students have received scholarships from the European Union, the Africa Educational Trust, and British Council Chevening Scholarships.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London South Bank University 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 South Bank University
London South Bank University
London, United Kingdom
London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 13 months