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Open University: Global Development (F86)
| Institution | Open University |
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| Department | The Open University |
| Web | http://www.open.ac.uk |
| general-enquiries@open.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 303 5303 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This MSc in Global Development equips you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills to investigate, analyse, and respond to today's major global challenges. These include migration, socio-economic security, environmental sustainability, technological innovation, the global politics of development, and the politics of doing development. You’ll also deepen your understanding of the issues of most interest to you by examining them through four cross-cutting challenges: conflict, governance, justice, and transformation. This lays the foundation for your independent research project on a topic of your choice, as you find ways to have an impact in a world of change.
Key features of the course - Builds an in-depth understanding of development theory, policy and practice.
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Enhances your ability to identify and analyse different forms of evidence, enabling you to intervene critically and confidently in development debates.
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Equips you with the essential skills for a career in development and related areas.
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Provides cutting-edge course materials that draw on the internationally-recognised development teaching and research of our academics
Master of Science
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Location | Distance Learning Online None |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | We recommend that you hold a UK bachelors degree (or equivalent), or have had experience of working in a development-related agency (international or local), in either a paid or voluntary capacity, prior to starting this qualification. However, these requirements are not compulsory, and you will not be required to provide any supporting documentary evidence. Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum overall score of 6 and minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components: reading, writing, speaking and listening under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). |
| Location | Distance Learning Online None |
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