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University of Manchester: Human Resource Development (International Development)
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Environment, Education and Development |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| gdi-admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 2814 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
In a world where over 1.4 billion people still live in poverty and inequality continues to rise, both within and between nations, the MSc Global Development with Poverty and Inequality equips you with the critical tools and real-world insight to address one of humanity’s most urgent moral and political challenges.
This course is designed for those who want to go beyond the headlines and statistics to truly understand the root causes, lived realities, and policy dynamics that shape poverty and inequality across the globe.
Whether you're aiming to influence international policy, lead grassroots change, or advance your academic journey, this course offers deep, interdisciplinary training in how inequality is created, contested, and potentially overcome.
You'll explore different conceptual frameworks for understanding poverty and inequality, from material deprivation and social exclusion to issues of power, race, gender, and rights.
Taught by world-leading experts in a vibrant and globally engaged academic community, you’ll critically examine real-world policies, evaluate their impact, and develop the practical and theoretical skills needed to design more equitable alternatives.
If you’re ready to confront inequality not just with passion but with precision, this MSc will give you the foundation to become a more effective development practitioner, policymaker or researcher capable of making a genuine difference in the world’s most complex and challenging contexts.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
In a world where over 1.4 billion people still live in poverty and inequality continues to rise, both within and between nations, the MSc Global Development with Poverty and Inequality equips you with the critical tools and real-world insight to address one of humanity’s most urgent moral and political challenges.
This course is designed for those who want to go beyond the headlines and statistics to truly understand the root causes, lived realities, and policy dynamics that shape poverty and inequality across the globe.
Whether you're aiming to influence international policy, lead grassroots change, or advance your academic journey, this course offers deep, interdisciplinary training in how inequality is created, contested, and potentially overcome.
You'll explore different conceptual frameworks for understanding poverty and inequality, from material deprivation and social exclusion to issues of power, race, gender, and rights.
Taught by world-leading experts in a vibrant and globally engaged academic community, you’ll critically examine real-world policies, evaluate their impact, and develop the practical and theoretical skills needed to design more equitable alternatives.
If you’re ready to confront inequality not just with passion but with precision, this MSc will give you the foundation to become a more effective development practitioner, policymaker or researcher capable of making a genuine difference in the world’s most complex and challenging contexts.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
MSc Human Resource Development¿(International Development) will enable you to critically understand the role of human resource development (HRD) in supporting economic and social advancement, through the improvement of public services and the education of individuals, organisations and communities.
It aims to develop your critical appreciation of globalisation processes, policy initiatives and development management plans to support skills development, competitiveness and human capabilities, including development issues associated with eradicating gender inequalities, fostering human wellbeing and maintaining sustainable livelihoods.
You will gain greater professional understanding of HRD strategies and development tools to support skill and knowledge acquisition and build organisation and community capabilities.
Our focus on developing human knowledge and skills will enable you to appreciate how education supports skills development.
You will also¿acquire knowledge of the role of international organizations (through governments and MNCs) such as the World Bank and the United Nations (UN) in supporting education and development initiatives.
There is a strong emphasis on acquiring cross-cultural leadership knowledge, relevant for many social change and development projects in the public sector, or in the private sector, MNCs, NGOs or international organisations like the World Bank.
The course is ideal¿for individuals of any professional background in international organisations, public administration, transnational organisations and private sector companies who are involved in the HRD, leadership and capacity planning aspects of organisations in low- and middle-income countries.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved, your academic references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
MSc Human Resource Development¿(International Development) will enable you to critically understand the role of human resource development (HRD) in supporting economic and social advancement, through the improvement of public services and the education of individuals, organisations and communities.
It aims to develop your critical appreciation of globalisation processes, policy initiatives and development management plans to support skills development, competitiveness and human capabilities, including development issues associated with eradicating gender inequalities, fostering human wellbeing and maintaining sustainable livelihoods.
You will gain greater professional understanding of HRD strategies and development tools to support skill and knowledge acquisition and build organisation and community capabilities.
Our focus on developing human knowledge and skills will enable you to appreciate how education supports skills development.
You will also¿acquire knowledge of the role of international organizations (through governments and MNCs) such as the World Bank and the United Nations (UN) in supporting education and development initiatives.
There is a strong emphasis on acquiring cross-cultural leadership knowledge, relevant for many social change and development projects in the public sector, or in the private sector, MNCs, NGOs or international organisations like the World Bank.
The course is ideal¿for individuals of any professional background in international organisations, public administration, transnational organisations and private sector companies who are involved in the HRD, leadership and capacity planning aspects of organisations in low- and middle-income countries.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved, your academic references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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