MSc Global Development Management
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
If you're ready to launch or accelerate your career in development and humanitarian management, this rewarding course is your gateway to making a real impact. You’ll gain the practical skills and critical insight needed to navigate the complex challenges facing today’s global development sector. Designed for aspiring professionals and changemakers, this programme empowers you to think strategically, act ethically, and lead with confidence.
Practical issues are at the heart of this one-year full-time course. You’ll develop a rigorous critique of the ways NGOs and other agencies operate, along with a deep understanding of the political contexts of development. You'll also develop a strong conceptual understanding of key debates and issues in global development and gain technical skills in project design and project management.
This dynamic course is housed in the School of Global Development, a world-leading centre for research, teaching, and practice, ranked as the No. 1 Development Studies institution in the UK (REF 2021). The course focuses on addressing contemporary challenges in developing and transitioning economies through both disciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches.
You'll consistently benefit from our research-led teaching, ensuring you're exposed to the latest thinking in the field.
Key highlights
- Technical skills in project design and project management
- Critical examination of how NGOs and development agencies operate
- In-depth study of the political contexts of development
- Research-led teaching from a school ranked No. 1 for Development Studies (REF 2021)
- Disciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to developing and transitioning economies
- Prepares graduates for development and humanitarian management roles
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Typical UK Entry Requirements: Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.2 Degree Subject Any Subject
Careers this course leads to
- Development programme manager
- Humanitarian project manager
- NGO project officer
- International development consultant
- Policy analyst
- Monitoring and evaluation officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,400 per year | International: £23,850 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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