Master's courses

This programme links theory, policy and practice for effective international and community development.

Develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the complex factors that influence the effectiveness of planned interventions, along with an understanding of the conceptual and theoretical frameworks for the analysis of social change brought about by planned development interventions.

Examine how agriculture may address the global challenges and opportunities of agricultural intensification and environmental sustainability, particularly in developing countries.

This flexible programme also offers a horticulture pathway.

Climate change has far-reaching economic and social implications, generating debates at global, national and regional levels. Become part of the solution by learning how you can support individual and social change to tackle environmental challenges through the creation of more effective and dynamic development policies and programmes.  

Rapid changes in the communication landscape – changing technologies, communication processes and communication opportunities – offer new ways to understand and improve how we address livelihoods, poverty reduction and community development.

Understand how communication can support individual and social change, leading to more effective and dynamic development policy and programmes.

Explore the key issues and challenges in the provision of finance for economic development in developing countries.

You'll cover analysis of financial markets in emerging economies, financial sector reform, and policies and institutions to promote financial inclusion.

This programme will prepare you for a career in the international food security and development sectors.

Gain a multi-disciplinary understanding of the structure and operation of global food systems, particularly in the Global South, and how these systems interact with human development policies and interventions at international, national and local levels.