International Development (Postgraduate Certificate)
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our Postgraduate Certificate in International Development examines the issues, processes and institutions central to global poverty, inequality and development. It is ideal if you want to further your knowledge of, or are planning a career in, development agencies, international organisations, NGOs, or related areas.
This interdisciplinary programme's compulsory modules introduce you to key debates that have shaped thinking on international poverty and development, and will equip you with knowledge of the conceptual and theoretical bases of development. They will improve your skills of evaluation and analysis, enabling you to participate critically in debates on the changing nature of the multilateral, bilateral and non-governmental institutions designed to address development issues, the context in which they operate and the constraints they face. You will also have the opportunity to choose from a range of thematic option modules, allowing you to tailor the programme according to your personal or career interests.
In addition, you will develop transferable skills including team-working, written and oral communication, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
The Postgraduate Certificate is ideal if you are interested in studying international development at postgraduate level for personal or professional reasons, but you don't yet want to commit to the full MSc.
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About this course
Graduates go on to careers in development agencies and other international organisations, policy research, journalism, or the non-governmental sector. Possible professions include policy researcher or journalist. This degree can also be useful in becoming a market researcher or tourism officer.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in social sciences or humanities. Other applicants will also be considered.
Previous experience or study of development issues may be an advantage.
Two references: preferably both academic references, but employer references may be considered.
An entrance task may be required.
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Subjects
- International
- Development Studies
- Development
- Theoretical approaches
- Theoretical
- Aid and Power
- Power
- Developmental Economics
- International Organisations
- NGOs
Course programme
The programme comprises two compulsory modules.
COMPULSORY MODULES- Development Studies: Theoretical Approaches
- Development, Aid and Power
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.
Additional information
Part-time home students: £2940 pa
Part-time international students: £5340 pa
International Development (Postgraduate Certificate)