The MSc Applied International Development at the University of Reading equips you to address critical global challenges in poverty reduction and social justice. This postgraduate degree is designed for aspiring development professionals seeking to understand and influence complex social change through planned interventions. You will explore contemporary theories and practices of development, gaining a comprehensive grasp of the ideas shaping efforts to achieve social justice worldwide. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about making a tangible difference in international and community development contexts.
This one-year, full-time master's degree is studied on campus, offering a blend of compulsory and optional modules tailored to your interests. You will develop essential research skills through modules like 'Research for Development', preparing you for your independent dissertation or a reflective report based on a micro-placement. You will also have the opportunity to delve into specialized areas such as agricultural project management, poverty and inequality, development finance, or human rights law. You will graduate with the analytical and practical skills to pursue impactful careers in international development organisations, NGOs, and governmental bodies.