MA International Development

Discover the problems that face the developing world through a variety of perspectives. Our MA International Development explores the most pressing issues in international development throughout a range of social scientific standpoints. The Department of Economics, Department of Government, Department of Sociology and Essex Business School, have joined forces to create a truly interdisciplinary course focusing on all aspects related to international development.This course teaches the essentials of economics and politics, building a very good grounding to analyse the problems in international development. Approaching similar issues from different perspectives provides a more well-rounded and integrative view of the field. You are then able to explore a set of selected topics in international development in order to hone your skills on the subject matter, or build up more statistical techniques.After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree –many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study.Alternatively, our course also prepares you for employment; recent surveys have shown that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level.We also work with the University’s Careers Services to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.

A 2:2 degree in any discipline. Your degree must include at least one module in one of these subjects: Economics; Maths; Statistics; Accounting; Business; Finance; Management. We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above where there is one year's relevant work experience after graduating.