Overview

Engage with key concerns such as environmental and social injustices; conflict and displacement; technology, innovation and decolonising development; and examine global policies, theories, and practices.

Benefit from specialist expertise in the pioneering Centre for Global Development and the Disaster and Development Network (DDN),

Gain theoretical, analytical and practical knowledge and skills through interactive teaching. Our multidisciplinary course prepares you for a career in global development, for example in non-governmental organisations, government, or multilateral organisations.

Career

This Global Development (non AP only) programme from Northumbria University equips you with the skills and knowledge to tackle urgent global challenges like inequality, the climate crisis, conflict and disasters. You’ll enhance your career prospects with tailored career support and networking opportunities.

The chance to base your dissertation on independent fieldwork provides real-world experience and industry connections. Graduates pursue careers with NGOs, charities, government agencies, or launch their own initiatives. Others move into research, consultancy, or academia, with Alumni working for Barnardo’s, The Refugee Council, and the International Rescue Committee.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geopolitics of Development

Contemporary Global Challenges

Global Development Futures

Research Work Related Dissertation

International Development Study Visit

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Development Emergency & Disaster Management View 213 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Applicants with appropriate work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification will be considered.

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages.
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

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Tuition Fees

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19850 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9950 GBP / year

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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