Africa and International Development

The MSc Africa and International Development offers a unique opportunity to acquire a combination of interdisciplinary and regional expertise of Africa with a critical knowledge of international development theory, policy and practice.

Our Master’s students have the opportunity to join the inclusive group of world-class scholars that make up Edinburgh's Centre of African Studies (CAS), an internationally recognised hub for research and teaching on Africa. We are one of the oldest and largest African Studies centres in Europe, and we pride ourselves on undertaking a diverse range of cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research. Drawing on this, we enable students to reach their full potential by challenging them to explore issues and debates in a supportive and inclusive environment, and to develop their own analytical and research expertise.

How will I learn?

This MSc encourages you to critically explore current issues in the context of Africa, including:

* development

* social change

* governance

* inclusive growth

* natural resources

Africa is a vibrant continent, abundant with natural and human resources as well as great cultural, ecological and economic diversity. While the continent still faces multidimensional challenges, it also actively shapes current narratives on development, as exemplified by the phenomenal rise of digital technologies.

At the end of the programme, you will have a deep understanding of:

* development dynamics and their implications for diverse societies in Africa

* how international thinking and politics shape various aspects of development policy and research within and outside the region