The International Development MSc at King's College London equips you to address complex global challenges such as extreme poverty, inequality, and the climate crisis. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those seeking to understand and contribute to sustainable development, combining interdisciplinary training in development theory, political economy, and social policy with applied case studies. You will explore diverse approaches to national development across various economies, gaining critical insights into areas like industrialisation, financial systems, and natural resource management. This programme offers a robust foundation for a career dedicated to positive global change.
You will study this online Masters degree part-time over two years, engaging with modules such as Foundations of Development Theory and Management, Political Economy of Development, and Intersectional Inequalities and Development. The curriculum includes essential Research Methods for International Development, preparing you for your significant final-year Dissertation. This independent research project allows you to delve deeply into a topic of your choice. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for impactful roles in international organisations, NGOs, government agencies, and policy-focused research, equipped with the analytical and practical skills to drive meaningful development outcomes.