Masters Degrees (Development Policy)

This multi-disciplinary programme is designed for those wanting to pursue a career in environmental project management. It will give you the tools to apply economic analysis to a range of environmental management problems with a focus on developing countries. Read more

Develop a critical understanding of conflict and humanitarian crises. You’ll focus on the tools and approaches needed to respond to these challenges. Read more

Whether you are a social science graduate or a working professional, the MSc in Public Policy & Management will provide the skills you need to evaluate & develop policy options for public services. Read more

With this Development Studies MA you will be encouraged to reflect directly on how questions of social justice should be connected to the theory and practice of development, and in relation to race, class, gender and other identities. Read more

Our Emerging Economies & International Development MSc offers a distinctive approach to the study of development by focusing on emerging economies. Read more

The Economics & Policy MSc offers strong disciplinary and methods training on Economics with an eye to applying key methodological tools in the analysis of economic policy making. Read more

Our Education, Policy & Society MA is an interdisciplinary course which draws on sociology, political science, economics and history to address the challenges of education policy and provision. Read more

This programme provides the broad preparation needed for work in education policy. The teaching methods emphasise dealing with applied issues and facilitate your development as a critical thinker through engaging with real life issues. Read more

Build and enhance your understanding of policymaking to address all core aspects of public health from a global perspective. During this specialist master's course, you’ll explore the factors that contribute to some of the biggest public health challenges facing society today. Read more

Master in Development Economics and International Co-operation (MESCI) is a one year international Masters programme (60 credits) in development economics and public policy at the School of Economics of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Read more

This programme offers you the opportunity to study the theoretical and practical dimensions of adult, community and youth development. Read more

The University of Birmingham's online PGCert Higher Education Policy into Practice programme is designed for individuals who are eager to bridge the gap between academic and professional standing to shape the future of global higher education systems and institutions. Read more

The University of Surrey’s online MSc Sustainable Development in Practice course aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and will prepare you to implement systems-wide policies and solutions across sectors. Read more

Our Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc offers a distinctive approach to the study of development. We focus on the political economy of emerging markets, especially national development strategies and the underlying politics and institutions that underpin such strategies. Read more

Apply for this programme Domestic and international public policy decisions affect all areas of our lives, including health, welfare, housing, education, security, international development, energy and climate change. Read more

Our Leadership & Development MSc focuses on the issues that highlight leadership’s central position in the dynamics of development. Read more

This programme provides an interdisciplinary grounding in the key economic, cultural and policy forces shaping the development of the creative industries. Read more

How do policymakers actually make policy? What are the effects on governance, and how do governing systems in turn shape policymaking? This course helps you answer these questions at every level of governance where political authority is exercised, from the very smallest local authority to large international organisations. Read more

The Education MA is a flexible course that combines interdisciplinary perspectives on education with the development of analytical and core research skills to enable students to pursue their own subject-specific interests in education. Read more

In a global context, where divisive politics and nationalism are gaining ground, there is a crucial need for individuals with the skills to approach contemporary issues from an informed, pluralistic viewpoint. Read more

The Masters in Education for Sustainable Futures is an interdisciplinary, community-oriented, and impact-driven programme. It is designed to support you in developing practical and imaginative skills to create and foster sustainable futures through education. Read more

Live in Rome, Berlin and Nice and learn how the intrinsic relationship of Cultural Heritage, Sustainable Development and the Digital Transition can contribute to a constructive transformation of 21st century society. Read more

Designing policies has many different aspects that impact people and society. The world needs individuals like you who can connect facts and values, offering solutions to both common and complex problems. Read more

This Sustainable Cities MSc is an interdisciplinary programme that will develop your critical understanding of how cities are shaped by human and physical processes, so you can look behind the headlines. Read more

You’ll benefit from a range of stimulating learning opportunities. Taught by our academic faculty, practitioners and experts by experience, you’ll also get to work with service-users and carers. Read more

The MSc Management in Health and Social Care has been developed to meet the needs of those currently working, or aspiring to work in the Health and Care sectors. Read more

Urban design lies at the interface of architecture and urban planning, with both disciplines contributing complementary but contrasting approaches to urban design theory and practice. Read more

The Masters in International & Comparative Education promotes an interdisciplinary and critical approach to education for those interested in the fields of global education, comparative education, education policy, and international development. Read more

What is the global economy and how is it shaped by relationships of power that are generated by political decision-making? Where traditional economics tends to focus on the market as something that simply exists, and politics tends to ignore or underplay it, this course helps you understand that the two are inextricably linked. Read more

This Masters programme offers a comprehensive understanding of theories, practices, and policies in language and literacy education. Read more