Course summary
Study the advanced research skills and techniques needed to analyse data and draw in-depth insights. You’ll do this in the context of international development. You’ll study a range of key international development issues with a core focus on the in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research. This will allow you to gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the fields of international development and development studies. You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings. Alongside developing your research skills, you will enhance your understanding of:
- the formulation and implementation of social and economic research principles, both generally in development and in a given developing context
- the history and culture of international development thinking, co-operation and its institutions
Assessment method
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Examinations
Entry requirements
You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in economics, history, geography, politics or international relations. In your application you will need to provide a max. 500 word personal statement in your own words which should explain: (a) Why you wish to undertake a Master of Research and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course. (b) Your research interests - please be specific. 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
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY