International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development)

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate MSc Distance learning (part-time) 4 Years Sociology

About this course

The core module aims to familiarise you with the key concepts and theories and with the changing roles of international development organisations and states in promoting international development.

The purpose of this course is to give those working in the area of poverty reduction and development in developing and transitional countries, or those wishing to work in such areas, a firmer grounding in understanding poverty and inequality, promoting poverty reduction and analysing the performance of major poverty reducing programmes and policies.

The emphasis throughout will be on encouraging you to reflect critically on what has worked well or not and why. You will select three optional modules (at 20 credits each) based on your individual interests and career aspirations.

You will be able to study from anywhere in the world with practitioners in government, civil society and the private sector, as well as with people new to development.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Birmingham

Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Birmingham

Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Birmingham

Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

Duration: 18 Months

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Birmingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3544 Data analysts
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
3543 Project support officers
2434 Business and related research professionals
4111 National government administrative occupations

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Birmingham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Sociology