Program Overview
The International Development (Poverty at University of Birmingham is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 (Poverty 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Development (Poverty 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
- Critical Approaches to Development (20 credits)
- Development Politics (20 credits)
- Social Analysis of Poverty and Development (20 credits)
- Conflict in Developing Countries
- Development Management
- Disability and Development (Distance Learning)
- Introduction to Development Projects
- Making Policy
- Managing Public Money
- NGOs in a Changing International Context
- Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development
- Public Management and Leadership
- Public Sector Reform and Development
- Rural Poverty and Development
- Urban Poverty and Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
MSc/PGDip:
- An upper second class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US GPA is 3.0) or
- A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with relevant work experience.
- Adequate capacity in written and reading English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS.
- Degrees from all disciplines are considered and a candidate\xc2\x92s work experience can be taken into consideration.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months