Course summary
Prepare for a career in the development sector, across non-governmental and governmental organisations, consultancy, policy, research, or the private sector. On this flexible programme, you can tailor your own degree or choose from pathways in agriculture and social development, social policy and sustainable livelihoods, economic development, and law and development. Our placement programme provides the opportunity to gain experience in research and practice. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/international-development-and-applied-economics-pg/msc-applied-international-development.
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Gender and Development *Participatory Interventions in Development *Theories and Practices of Development *Research and Study Skills for Independent Learning *Addressing Poverty and Inequality through Social Policy Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Applicants who have relevant career experience are also encouraged to apply. Students may join immediately after their undergraduate degree, or after some years of employment to enhance their career prospects by acquiring further skills.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| EU | £18650 | Whole course |
| England | £9250 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £9250 | Whole course |
| Wales | £9250 | Whole course |
| International | £18650 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH