Program Overview
The Development Studies at University of Glasgow is a MSc programme in Social Sciences 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, 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
- Growth and development
- Development policy.
- Aid and development
- Basic econometrics
- Behavioural economics: theory and applications
- Challenges in international policies
- Economics of inequality and deprivation
- Environmental economics
- Financial institutions and markets in developing countries
- Foreign direct investment and development
- Human rights and global politics
- IMF World Bank and economic growth
- International security and global politics
- International trade
- Policies for sustainability and development
- Project planning, appraisal and implementation
- The law and economics of sovereign debt regulation
- Theory and principles of sustainability.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 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).
2:1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (eg, a GPA of 3.0 or above) in a Social Sciences subject. Students with other qualifications and/or relevant work experience can also be considered. Students who have a degree in Economics and wish to pursue further studies in Development Economics, are advised to apply for the MSc\xc2\xa0Economic Development\xc2\xa0or the MSc\xc2\xa0Finance & Economic Development.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Glasgow 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 Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
