Program Overview
The Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice at University of London International Programmes 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 Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 9,225 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,225 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice 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
- ·Climate change and development
- ·Economics and institutions for development
- ·Managing knowledge and communication for development
- ·Understanding poverty
- ·Rural development
- ·Gender and social development
- ·Management in rural development
- ·NGO management
- ·Project planning and management
- ·Rural finance
- ·Agricultural trade and policy
- ·Food security and social protection
- ·Marketing for small agribusinesses
- ·Political economy of public policy
- ·Socioeconomics of rural livelihoods
- ·Environmental science and management
- ·International environmental law
- ·Natural resource economics
- ·Sustainable land management
- ·Water resources management
- ·Research methods
- ·Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic Requirements
MSc degreeA good degree in an appropriate discipline acceptable to the University.
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate
A degree or a technical or professional qualification and experience considered appropriate and relevant by the University.
Individual modules
Applicants may hold the qualifications specified above for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate or to the MSc degree. Alternatively, if they do not hold such qualifications, the University may still consider the application but will require evidence of the student\'s ability to undertake an advanced course of study.
Other
English languageFor all applicants a high level of English language ability in reading, writing and study skills is required, equivalent to a score of 7.0 in the IELTS test, or 7 in both reading and writing; or a score of 600+ in the TOEFL paper-based test of English, with at least 5.0 in the test of written English; and in the TOEFL internet-based test, you will need a score of 100+, with 25+ in the written English test. Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body.
Computing requirements
Access to use of a computer is considered a requirement of studying with CeDEP*. The degree of access necessary can vary with the type of qualification being taken and the study modules involved. However, computer access for email communication with the CeDEP team, tutors and supervisors is essential.
Those studying for an MSc must be able to spend sufficient study time using a computer if they are to effectively complete the research methods module. This module is compulsory and requires the use of computer-based statistical software.
You should have access to a PC with the following capabilities:
- Internet connection and an up-to-date web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari.
- CD/DVD drive.
- Access to email.
- Software that can read Word and PDF files.
- Sufficient capacity for downloading and use of any required software.
- Access to a printer, if you choose to print your study materials.
*Prospective students are requested to contact us if the prerequisites for computer and printer access are likely to cause difficulties.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,225 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,225 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,225 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,225 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of London International Programmes 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 London International Programmes
University of London International Programmes
London, United Kingdom
The University of London Worldwide is the central academic body that manages external study programmes within the federal University of London. All courses are branded as simply "University of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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