New on-campus programmes for 2010-11: The International Development Department (IDD) has updated and restructured its taught on-campus programmes to give you more choice and flexibility in degree content and title.

This is an exciting new development reflecting changing demands for skills and knowledge and will maintain IDD graduates’ high level of employability.

There are two main programme streams, each with a number of pathways, plus the Masters in Public Administration. These provide a wide range of options to address your specific needs and interests, in addition to the International Development Department’s two distance learning programmes.

“I really enjoy studying here – I’d give IDD five stars!” - Nartrapee from Thailand, MSc International Development 2009-2010

• International Development (MSc / Graduate Diploma)
  Specialist pathways in:

• Poverty, Inequality and Development
• Conflict, Security and Development
• International Political Economy and Development
• Governance, State-building and Development
• Urban Development

• Development Management (MSc / Graduate Diploma)
  Specialist pathways in:

• Public Economic Management and Finance
• Aid Management
• Human Resources and Development Management 

• Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
• Public Administration and Development (MSc / Postgraduate Diploma)
  - distance learning - intakes in November,  February, and May
• Poverty Reduction and Development Management (MSc / Postgraduate Diploma)
  - distance learning - one intake in September

The College offers an MA Social Research, which forms the basis for all doctoral student methods training.

Why study with us?

The International Development Department is well-regarded internationally by sponsors, donor agencies, governments and NGOs. Study with us to benefit from:

• Expertise in key issues and skills valued by employers
• A vibrant, welcoming community
• Individual overseas fieldwork or study visit included in fees (on-campus programmes)
• Flexible programmes and a wide choice of modules (part-time students also welcome)
• A diverse and international student body
• Strong support in study and English language skills

Each programme is taught by a team of multi-disciplinary specialists who work closely with students to address individual interests and concerns. Every student is allocated an academic tutor to support them in their academic progress throughout the year. The department has a long history of teaching students from across the world, and recent students have come from 99 different countries and a wide variety of professional and academic backgrounds.