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Global Development (Taught)

  • MA
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Postgraduate
Mile End
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Course summary

Explore the multiple connections (and disconnections) between countries of the Global North and the Global South. You will consider alternative future possibilities for international development in theory and practice, combining cutting-edge thinking on global development, economic geography, political economy, labour studies, globalisation and social change.

  • Gain a detailed understanding of development practices and experiences within different sites and spaces of the Global North and South

  • Gain insights into globalisation, migration studies, global politics as well as global urban justice development practice

  • Engage with academics in the School of Geography on their world-leading Economy, Development and Social Justice research theme

  • Enhance your practical skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation through an independent research project with the expert supervision of a specialist in your field

Modules

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Assessment method

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Mile End

Study options

  • MA • Full-time • 1 Years
  • MA • Part-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

How to apply

International applicants

Please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject.

English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.

Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements

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

Students enrolling on a postgraduate degree programme are charged tuition fees each year by Queen Mary. The rate you will be charged depends on whether you are assessed as a Home/EU or Overseas student.

You can find tuition fees for each course on the course finder pages on our website by clicking the apply link, or navigate here: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/

Further details about postgraduate taught tuition fees can also be found on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/

Sponsorship information

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