The world is at a turning point. In these times of uncertainty and change, this postgraduate diploma provides you with an advanced grounding in the key theories, approaches and issues that are shaping contemporary global development and the global challenges we face. Drawing on important social science ideas, it introduces a conceptual framework for making sense of development. It employs this framework to examine six major issues: migration, socio-economic security, environmental sustainability, technological innovation, the global politics of development, and the politics of doing development. You’ll also have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the issue or issues of most interest to you by exploring them through four cross-cutting global challenges: conflict, governance, justice, and transformation. The diploma enables you to identify and pursue your own interests in development while also enhancing your skills of critical thinking and independent learning and investigation.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Explore the global context and nature of contemporary development issues.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an understanding of key concepts for critically examining development theories, approaches and issues.<br/><br/><br/>- Study with cutting-edge course materials that draw on the internationally-recognised development teaching and research of our academics.<br/><br/><br/>- Tailor your learning around development issues of particular interest to you.<br/><br/><br/>- Build essential skills for a career in development and related areas.<br/>