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International Development

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Tuition GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MRes
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2031-05-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Bath, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The International Development at University of Bath is a MRes programme in Humanities 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 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 International Development 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Bath, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. International development and poverty
  2. Short and long research apprenticeship projects
  3. Quantitative methods 1
  4. Qualitiative methods 1
  5. Principles & skills of social research
  6. Research skills and dissertation prepartation
  7. Dissertation
  8. Sociology & anthropology of development
  9. Policy theory & the politics of developing countries
  10. Comparative European social policy
  11. Globalisation 1: political sociology of globalisation
  12. Economics for International Development
  13. International policy analysis
  14. Quantitative methods 2
  15. Qualitiative methods 2
  16. Critical issues in social development
  17. Management of Development
  18. International development extended essay
  19. World politics, conflict , security & development
  20. Sustainable development livelihoods and wellbeing
  21. Wellbeing & human development 2 : development ethics
  22. One of Regional research specialisms (Africa, South America or South East Asia)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Academic requirements
  • First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university. or
  • an equivalent degree in another subject, together with substantial relevant work experience.
English Language requirementsCertificates must be dated to within two years of the start of the programme of study.
  • IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in each of the four components)
  • PTE Academic of 69 with no less than 62 in any component
If you wish to improve your English proficiency before commencing your studies, pre-sessional language training can be arranged through the Academic Skills Centre.You may be eligible for a combined offer to include both pre-sessional English 5 (PS5) and the Master\'s degree programme. The advantage of this offer is that overseas students can apply for a Visa for the full duration of the programme rather than re-applying for a Visa at the end of the pre-sessional course.ReferencesTwo references are required. At least one of these must be an academic reference.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Bath 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.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2031-05-18
  • Start Date 2018-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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