Global Development (E86) PgDip

This postgraduate diploma provides 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, youll be introduced to a framework for understanding development and examining the major issues of our time, including migration, socio-economic security, environmental sustainability, technological innovation, and the global politics of development. You’ll also have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the issues of most interest to you by exploring them through four interconnected global challenges: conflict, governance, justice, and transformation.<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong><br/>• Explore the global context and nature of contemporary development issues.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain an understanding of key concepts for critically examining development theories, approaches and issues.<br/><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/><br/>• Build essential skills for a career in development and related areas.<br/><br/>