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PostgraduateCourse summary
Learn about global development from a heterodox economics perspective, and gain the skills to work in economic and development policy and practice. This course addresses the contemporary challenges of global development, utilising core economic concepts, theories and methods. Rooted in real-world practical and policy challenges, the course is founded on Bath’s longstanding engagement in international development and applied economic analysis. It uses innovative learning approaches to promote in-depth investigation of cases and issues, drawing links across global, regional, national and local scales. We offer you the opportunity of a placement-based research project, providing hands-on experience to complement campus-based learning. The course is ideal if you’re a recent graduate who wants to pursue a career in international development as an economic analyst. It is also suitable if you’re an established professional wishing to deepen your knowledge and critical understanding of international development from an economics and broader social science perspective. Gain key skills You will leave the course with:
- in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the theories and concepts that underpin contemporary global development issues
- a critical understanding of economic theory and development policy and practice, including from the perspective of heterodox and social economics
- practical skills in research, policy analysis and communications, and their application in the field of international development
- rich experience of working with people from a wide range of disciplinary, professional and national backgrounds
Modules
This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2023 and ends in 2024. Welcome week starts on 25 September 2023. Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. Units The total number of credits for the taught-stage is 60 credits, with most units being 12 Credits. A typical week would approximately average between 6-10 hours of classes or seminars a week depending on options taken. The dissertation or practicum (work-based project) are 30 credits. Compulsory course units These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units. Semester 1 Doing research for international development History and theory of international development Economics for international development Semester 2 Doing research for international development Global political economy Plus one optional unit Summer Either Dissertation or Practicum Optional course units These optional units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units. Management of international development The politics and practice of sustainability Humanitarianism Education and international development for IEG
Assessment method
Blog Coursework Essay Policy brief Work-based placement
Entry requirements
British qualifications You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, economics, anthropology, international relations, African, Latin American or South East Asian Studies or environmental studies. We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience in international development. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English Language requirements. English language requirements IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course. If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
English language requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study.
For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
Provider information
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY