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International Development

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  • University/Institute Name University of Bath
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Part Time)
  • Position Duration2 years
  • Application deadlineJul 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

Gain the skills and understanding to tackle the global challenges of poverty, inequality, conflict, sustainability and social justice with the International Developmentdegree offered at University of Bath.

Learn what it means to be a global citizen and gain the skills and tools to make a difference in the world.Whether you’re aiming to further your career as an international development professional or looking to start working in this field, our International Development master’s courses could be for you.

This International Developmentdegree offered at University of Bath will equip you with interdisciplinary research and interpersonal skills to constructively engage with the different social, political and cultural environments shaping countries’ development processes. It will also prepare you to explore these topics at a deeper, doctoral level by pursuing a relevant PhD.

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
  • program Assistant, The Advocacy Team
  • Fundraising Assistant, Refugee Cafe
  • Director of programs for North West Syria, Mercy Corps
  • program Specialist, African World Heritage Fund
  • Operations and Finance Officer, The Washing Machine Project
  • Local Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation

Other graduates have chosen to work for themselves and set up their own charities, while others have gone on to complete doctoral studies.

Courses include:

  • Doing research for international development
  • History and theory of international development
  • Education and sustainable development
  • Global political economy
  • Humanitarianism
  • Management of international development
  • The politics and practice of sustainability

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026