Program Overview
The Global Development at University of Copenhagen is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 Global Development 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Global Development: Theories, Facts and Current Issues\', \'Global Business and Economics\', \'Transnational Actors, Networks and Place Making\', \'Advanced Research Methods\', \'Global Politics\', \'Economic Growth and Inequality\', \'Applying Mixed Methods (Field Course)\', \'Elective courses and/or internship\', "Master\'s thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelors degrees
You must submit documentary proof that you meet the admission requirement along with your application so the University can evaluate whether or not you meet the admission requirements.Danish applicants must fulfil the following minimum requirements for admission:
- A bachelor degree in anthropology, economics, geography, geoinformatics, natural resources, political science, sociology or "Urban, Energy and Environmental planning" from a Danish university
- The bachelor degree must contain a minimum of 15 ECTS of qualitative and/or quantitative methods
- Proficiency in English corresponding to at least English B-level; cf. Section 11 of the Danish Ministerial Order on Admission at Universities.
Foreign applicants must fulfil the following minimum requirements for admission:
- A bachelor degree from a recognised university equivalent to the above BSc/BA degrees
- The bachelor degree must contain a minimum of 15 ECTS of qualitative and/or quantitative methods
- Proficiency in English corresponding to at least English B-level; cf. Section 11 of the Danish Ministerial Order on Admission at Universities
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Copenhagen 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 University of Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
public research university in Copenhagen, Denmark
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
