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University of Bath: International Development, Social Justice and Sustainability
Institution | University of Bath View institution profile |
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Department | Social and Policy Sciences View department profile |
Web | https://www.bath.ac.uk/faculties/faculty-of-humanities-social-sciences/ |
pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 1225 38 5115 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Further your understanding of the political, economic and social forces that promote or prevent social and environmental justice around the world.**
During this specialist master’s, you’ll enhance your knowledge and understanding of international development, social justice, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.
You’ll critically examine the many political, economic and social factors that lead to inequality across the planet. These include people’s struggles for wellbeing and sustainability, and the visions that inspire them; and the roles of state, society and market factors.
Throughout the course, you will look beyond the geographical binaries of ‘Global North and South’. This will allow you to examine similarities and differences across regions, and compare the factors that influence their development.
Whether you are a graduate aiming to make a difference in the world, or a professional wishing to deepen your knowledge and critical thinking, this course is for you.
**Different course pathways to specialise your skills**
You have the choice of taking this specialist MSc in International Development, Social Justice and Sustainability course pathway or one of three other course pathways:
- MSc International Development
- MSc International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action
- MSc International Development with Economics
The selection of a distinct pathway allows you the flexibility to pursue areas that interest you and are relevant to your career aspirations. Each pathway is available as full-time or part-time study.
**Gain real-world experience with a work-based practicum**
As an alternative to writing a dissertation, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake an eight-week work-based practicum. This is your chance to gain practical experience to complement your studies.
During your practicum, you’ll work with an organisation involved in international development. You'll use the experiences you'll gain to write an academic report reflecting on a particular area of professional practice as part of your assessment.
Some previous students have completed their practicum with:
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- The Centre for Development Studies
- MicroSave Consulting
- EdUKaid
- The Washing Machine Project
Finding a practicum is your own responsibility. We can’t guarantee practicum, but you will receive tailored support from our specialist team to help you find suitable opportunities.
**Gain important career skills**
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll leave with:
- an in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the theories and concepts that underpin contemporary humanitarian action and conflict response
- a critical understanding of humanitarian, peacebuilding and development policy and practice
- practical skills in research, analysis and communication and an understanding of how these can be applied to the fields of humanitarianism, conflict and development
**Graduate prospects**
This course provides an excellent background for those wishing to pursue careers in fields that aim to improve people’s lives. These include the international development, sustainability, humanitarian and peacebuilding sectors.
You will be qualified to work in a wide variety of roles, including social research, public policy, public information and campaigning.
Graduates from our suite of International Development master's courses have gone on to secure the following roles:
- Senior Program Officer, Hashoo Foundation
- Relief Support Worker, United Response
- Analyst, Start Fund Bangladesh
- Programme Assistant, The Advocacy Team
- Fundraising Assistant, Refugee Cafe
- Director of Programmes for North West Syria, Mercy Corps
- Programme Specialist, African World Heritage Fund
- Operations and Finance Officer, The Washing Machine Project
- Local Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, economics, anthropology, international relations, African, Latin American or South East Asian Studies or environmental studies. We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience in international development. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English Language requirements. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Further your understanding of the political, economic and social forces that promote or prevent social and environmental justice around the world.**
During this specialist master’s, you’ll enhance your knowledge and understanding of international development, social justice, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.
You’ll critically examine the many political, economic and social factors that lead to inequality across the planet. These include people’s struggles for wellbeing and sustainability, and the visions that inspire them; and the roles of state, society and market factors.
Throughout the course, you will look beyond the geographical binaries of ‘Global North and South’. This will allow you to examine similarities and differences across regions, and compare the factors that influence their development.
Whether you are a graduate aiming to make a difference in the world, or a professional wishing to deepen your knowledge and critical thinking, this course is for you.
**Different course pathways to specialise your skills**
You have the choice of taking this specialist MSc in International Development, Social Justice and Sustainability course pathway or one of three other course pathways:
- MSc International Development
- MSc International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action
- MSc International Development with Economics
The selection of a distinct pathway allows you the flexibility to pursue areas that interest you and are relevant to your career aspirations. Each pathway is available as full-time or part-time study.
**Gain real-world experience with a work-based practicum**
As an alternative to writing a dissertation, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake an eight-week work-based practicum. This is your chance to gain practical experience to complement your studies.
During your practicum, you’ll work with an organisation involved in international development. You'll use the experiences you'll gain to write an academic report reflecting on a particular area of professional practice as part of your assessment.
Some previous students have completed their practicum with:
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- The Centre for Development Studies
- MicroSave Consulting
- EdUKaid
- The Washing Machine Project
Finding a practicum is your own responsibility. We can’t guarantee practicum, but you will receive tailored support from our specialist team to help you find suitable opportunities.
**Gain important career skills**
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll leave with:
- an in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the theories and concepts that underpin contemporary humanitarian action and conflict response
- a critical understanding of humanitarian, peacebuilding and development policy and practice
- practical skills in research, analysis and communication and an understanding of how these can be applied to the fields of humanitarianism, conflict and development
**Graduate prospects**
This course provides an excellent background for those wishing to pursue careers in fields that aim to improve people’s lives. These include the international development, sustainability, humanitarian and peacebuilding sectors.
You will be qualified to work in a wide variety of roles, including social research, public policy, public information and campaigning.
Graduates from our suite of International Development master's courses have gone on to secure the following roles:
- Senior Program Officer, Hashoo Foundation
- Relief Support Worker, United Response
- Analyst, Start Fund Bangladesh
- Programme Assistant, The Advocacy Team
- Fundraising Assistant, Refugee Cafe
- Director of Programmes for North West Syria, Mercy Corps
- Programme Specialist, African World Heritage Fund
- Operations and Finance Officer, The Washing Machine Project
- Local Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, economics, anthropology, international relations, African, Latin American or South East Asian Studies or environmental studies. We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience in international development. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English Language requirements. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Develop the skills and understanding to tackle the global challenges of development, social justice and sustainability.**
Whether you are a graduate aiming to make a difference in the world, or a professional wishing to deepen your knowledge and critical thinking, this course is for you.
You will explore the political, economic and social forces that promote and prevent social and environmental justice around the world. These include people’s struggles for wellbeing and sustainability and the visions that inspire them; and the roles of state, society and market actors. Transcending geographical binaries of Global North and South, you will consider areas of complementarity and trade-off between economic development, human wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
This specialist master’s combines skills and knowledge of international development with an in-depth focus on social justice, wellbeing and sustainability. Innovative learning approaches promote investigation of particular cases and issues drawing out connections and contradictions between different actors, analytical perspectives and across global, regional, national, and local scales.
The course provides you with the opportunity to apply what you have learned in a placement leading to a work-based project.
**Gain key skills**
You will leave the course with:
- a critical understanding of concepts and approaches to social and environmental justice, wellbeing and sustainability, and their strengths and limitations
- practical skills in research, analysis and communication, and an understanding of how these can be applied in working for social justice, wellbeing and sustainability at global and local levels
- an appreciation of how integrated perspectives can capture the complex interactions between social and ecological systems
- the ability to explore areas of complementarity and trade-off between economic development, human wellbeing and environmental sustainability
- rich experience gained from working with people from a wide range of disciplinary, professional and national backgrounds
**Learning and teaching**
You will join the Department of Social & Policy Studies here at Bath. Our staff are all active in this field, research-led, and united in their commitment to finding better solutions to the world’s development problems.
We encourage diversity of intake, in experience, qualifications and interests, to stimulate the richness of experience and learning.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, economics, anthropology, international relations, African, Latin American or South East Asian Studies or environmental studies. We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience in international development. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English Language requirements. English language requirements If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Develop the skills and understanding to tackle the global challenges of development, social justice and sustainability.**
Whether you are a graduate aiming to make a difference in the world, or a professional wishing to deepen your knowledge and critical thinking, this course is for you.
You will explore the political, economic and social forces that promote and prevent social and environmental justice around the world. These include people’s struggles for wellbeing and sustainability and the visions that inspire them; and the roles of state, society and market actors. Transcending geographical binaries of Global North and South, you will consider areas of complementarity and trade-off between economic development, human wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
This specialist master’s combines skills and knowledge of international development with an in-depth focus on social justice, wellbeing and sustainability. Innovative learning approaches promote investigation of particular cases and issues drawing out connections and contradictions between different actors, analytical perspectives and across global, regional, national, and local scales.
The course provides you with the opportunity to apply what you have learned in a placement leading to a work-based project.
**Gain key skills**
You will leave the course with:
- a critical understanding of concepts and approaches to social and environmental justice, wellbeing and sustainability, and their strengths and limitations
- practical skills in research, analysis and communication, and an understanding of how these can be applied in working for social justice, wellbeing and sustainability at global and local levels
- an appreciation of how integrated perspectives can capture the complex interactions between social and ecological systems
- the ability to explore areas of complementarity and trade-off between economic development, human wellbeing and environmental sustainability
- rich experience gained from working with people from a wide range of disciplinary, professional and national backgrounds
**Learning and teaching**
You will join the Department of Social & Policy Studies here at Bath. Our staff are all active in this field, research-led, and united in their commitment to finding better solutions to the world’s development problems.
We encourage diversity of intake, in experience, qualifications and interests, to stimulate the richness of experience and learning.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, economics, anthropology, international relations, African, Latin American or South East Asian Studies or environmental studies. We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience in international development. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English Language requirements. English language requirements If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
The University of Bath
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Bath conducts high-quality research focussed on solving some of the world’s biggest problems and improving the societies we live in. Academics working within the faculty are active researchers, which means that as a student, you will benefit from the real-world experience they bring into their teaching.
The Faculty comprises of six departments:
- Economics
- Education
- Health
- Politics, Languages & International Studies
- Psychology
- Social & Policy Sciences
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