Master's Degree in Global Development
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to investigate and address major global development challenges.
Best for:Best for working professionals and graduates seeking a flexible postgraduate qualification in international development and global challenges.
Overview
This master's degree in Global Development is offered by the Open University in Ireland, designed to help students investigate, analyze, and respond to critical global challenges including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The curriculum is typically structured for part-time study over three years, requiring about 16 to 20 study hours per week, with an accelerated two-year completion option available. Students engage with structured coursework covering global development theories, policies, and practical intervention strategies. The program accommodates working professionals and independent learners through a flexible online and distance education format.
What you'll do
- Complete approximately 60 credits of coursework per year over a three-year part-time study schedule
- Investigate, analyze, and evaluate complex global development issues and policies
- Engage with learning materials focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Submit required academic assignments and assessments for module progression
Requirements
Degree required: UK bachelor's degree or equivalent, or relevant professional/voluntary experience in a development-related agency
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English; recommended minimum overall IELTS score of 6 with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Instruction: English
- Ability to undertake independent postgraduate-level study and critical analysis
- Proficiency in investigating and evaluating socioeconomic development challenges
- Capacity to manage part-time distance learning workloads effectively
- Open to applicants holding a UK bachelor's degree or equivalent, or relevant professional experience
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Applicants should visit the official admissions portal to review entry criteria and complete the online application process. Consultation with a study adviser is recommended before selecting an accelerated study path.
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