Global Prosperity MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Students understand the antecedents of today’s unsustainable economic cultures, from the history of economic growth, to inequality and the multinational corporation. They will master alternative measurements of prosperity such as the Social Progress Index while examining innovative pathways to prosperity (including the transition to renewable energy systems). There is also a focus on collective problem-solving methodologies from human-centred design (HCD) to Theory U.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits), two optional modules (30 credits) and a dissertation (90 credits).

• Pathways to Prosperity 1: Global Legacies
• Pathways to Prosperity 2: Global Futures
• Research Methods 1: Measuring Global Prosperity
• Research Methods 1: Problem-solving for Global Prosperity

Students choose two thematically compatible optional modules:

• Transformative Entrepreneurship
• Other modules can be chosen more widely across UCL in, for example, engineering, global health, sustainable resources, energy, anthropology, economics, geography, history, philosophy.

All students undertake an independent research project leading to a dissertation (10,000 words). They will also be required to prepare a shorter article for publication.

The programme is delivered through targeted and innovative learning methods, including lectures, case studies, policy papers, blogging, and a dissertation project, which may involve fieldwork and collaboration with partner organisations. IGP strives to integrate students into its core research community. Assessment is through coursework, presentations, a written examination and a dissertation.