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The Master of International Development is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge in understanding differences, examining key development issues and ideas from around the globe, and developing skills to help solve development problems.

Entry Requirements

A Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies or an equivalent qualification and admission to Postgraduate Study.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

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This degree is for you if you wish to:

understand and to shape processes of social and economic change in order to reduce poverty and to create a better life for poorer people, and the countries where they live
gain experience in themes of economic, political and social analysis, with options to take related fields through optional courses
undertake a wide-ranging training in diverse social science skills, and in the subject matter of International Development
connect different approaches to development and address real-world problems relating to economic growth, politics, humanitarianism, poverty, environment and governance in poorer countries.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the BSc degree you must:

normally* be aged 17 or above by the 30 November in the year of registration and satisfy the University’s General Entrance Requirements and
demonstrate competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to UK GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above (equivalents can be found within the above link).
*Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London.

If you are not automatically eligible then you will be individually considered by the University of London’s Special Admissions Panel. The Special Admissions Panel will consider qualifications which are not published under the Qualifications for Entrance Schedule, incomplete qualifications (e.g. diplomas / degrees) and substantial relevant work experience. If we cannot accept you with your current qualifications and experience, we will advise you what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible in the future.

English language requirement

The language of instruction, reading and assessment is English. To succeed on our programmes you need a good level of competence in English. If you doubt your ability in written or spoken English we advise you take a course and test in English language before enrolling on the programme.

Required standard of English

You will usually meet the English language requirement for undergraduate programmes if you:

hold a UK GCSE / GCE O level in English at grade C or above
have five years secondary schooling taught solely in English or have passed GCE A levels or IB in essay-based subjects
have passed an International Foundation programme that permits entry onto a recognised UK bachelor degree
hold a full Postgraduate award, or a full first degree or Associate degree taught and examined in English from an institute that is acceptable to the University
have passed, within the past three years, an Associate degree, Diploma or Higher Diploma awarded by an acceptable institute / polytechnic / university in Hong Kong, Malaysia or Singapore, or
have passed, within the past three years, a test of proficiency in English language from an organisation acceptable to the University.
Where an applicant does not meet the required English language level but believes they can demonstrate the required level for admission the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.

Please note if an applicant satisfies one of the above conditions yet provides evidence of a test of proficiency in English language, awarded within the past three years, which is below the University’s minimum requirements then they will be required to retake such a test before being offered admission.

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This programme recognises the opportunities for educational provision in an area of increasing interest amongst the academic community, namely the links between development, security and conflict. It will make a direct link between academic and practical policy approaches to analysing and recovering from conflicts, with an emphasis on developing countries.

Entry Requirements

An upper second class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US GPA is 3.0)

or

A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with excellent and relevant work experience.

Adequate capacity in written and reading English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580/93 for TOEFL.

Degrees from all disciplines are considered and a candidate’s work experience can be taken into consideration.

Other Fees

Notes

This course is available only as a part-time

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The broad purpose of this programme 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.

Entry Requirements

An upper second class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US GPA is 3.0)

or

A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with relevant work experience.

Adequate capacity in written and reading English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required. Applicants should reach at least level 6.5 in the IELTS or 580/93 for TOEFL.

Degrees from all disciplines are considered and a candidate’s work experience can be taken into consideration.

Other Fees

Notes

This course is available only as a part-time.

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The Master of Arts (International Development) is a program of 54 units of coursework (three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time) which forms part of the graduate program in International Development. It is designed for those who want to

acquire the knowledge and skills required to work effectively in the development industry and in developing country contexts; and
advance their capacity to understand and apply a vast array of information on the problems of development.
The Master of Arts (International Development) forms part of an approved sequence of articulated programs comprising the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master degree in the same area of specialisation. Students enrolled in an articulated program may progress to Masters level with full credit for courses completed in earlier programs in the sequence. They may also use these same degrees as early exit points provided they satisfy the requirements of these degrees.

Students who have work experience in a development studies related area and fulfil the academic entry requirements for progressive entry can complete the program in 36 units (two semesters or equivalent part time).

Students who have completed at least 18 units of the Master of Arts (International Development) including DVST9023 Development Practice, with a GPA average of 6 are eligible to transfer to the Master of International Development and complete the remaining units of the program.

Entry Requirements

Basic level entry, requiring the completion of 54 units of work, is available to applicants with a recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a specialisation in anthropology, development studies, economics, international relations, geography, gender studies, economics, politics or sociology. International applicants must additionally be able to demonstrate an IELTS Test score of 6 overall.

Progressive level entry, requiring the completion of 36 units of work, is available to:

applicants who have completed a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a specialisation in anthropology, development studies, economics, international relations, geography, gender studies, economics, politics or sociology, with a GPA of 5 or better, and a minimum one year full-time (or equivalent) work experience in a development studies related area;

applicants who have completed the 18-unit Flinders University Graduate Certificate in International Development, or the Graduate Certificate in Gender Mainstreaming Policy and Analysis. Credit may be granted, on application, for relevant work already completed in other approved programs that satisfy the requirements of a Level 8 qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

International applicants must additionally be able to demonstrate an IELTS Test score of 6.5 overall, with no sub-score lower than 6.

Advanced level entry, requiring the completion of 18 units of work, is available to applicants who have completed the 36-unit Flinders University Graduate Diploma in International Development. Credit may be granted, on application, for relevant work already completed in other approved programs that satisfy the requirements of a Level 8 qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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