International Development MSc

Explore the worlds most pressing international development challenges, including those arising from war, migration, environmental and climate change, and poverty. Investigate post-conflict reconstruction initiatives. Examine sustainable development goals. Analyse efforts to reduce global inequalities and injustices. Our International Development MSc allows to develop the expertise to better understand and analyse the challenges of international development in today’s fast-changing world so you can pursue careers in government, foreign affairs, international organisations, NGOs, and many other fields in the public, private, or voluntary sectors.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Explore the connections between international development and security, and international development and environmental change<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from leading expertise in International Relations, security studies, post-conflict reconstruction, and sustainability and the environment<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to tailor your programme based on your interests and career aspirations<br/><br/><br/>- High staff-to-student ratio, small group teaching, supportive and inclusive learning environment<br/><br/><br/>This course explores the pressing issues of international development, and the practical solutions to today’s challenges, focusing in particular on the connections between international development and conflict and security, and between international development and environmental and climate change.<br/><br/>You will study the core theoretical aspects of international development, learn about the history of international development, and explore how international development has evolved in recent decades. You will then investigate the practice of international development in contemporary settings, and examine how governments, international organisations, non-state actors, and communities can develop solutions to best address a range of critical challenges. All this will equip you with the knowledge and analytical skills to understand how international development is practised in today’s interconnected world, and the expertise to contribute to tackling some of the most pressing international challenges.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.