Masters Degrees in Development Studies (South West)

You’ll examine the latest critical thinking and key issues surrounding the field of security studies and explore new ways to develop better strategies for… Read more

Study the advanced research skills and techniques needed to analyse data and draw in-depth insights. You’ll do this in the context of international development. Read more

At a critical time in history, the MRes in Sustainable Futures presents an exciting opportunity to specialise in a field of research that tackles one of the most important questions facing society today - how human wellbeing can be maintained and enhanced into the future given rising populations, limited natural resources and a fragile environment. Read more

Enhance your research skills in the context of contemporary global geopolitical challenges, economic and social inequalities, and cross-border mobility. Read more

We’ll equip you with the research skills necessary to progress to a doctoral research degree, or to embark upon a career as a political researcher You’ll… Read more

Explore global development by focusing on economic concepts, such as social identity, collective action, power relations, and psychological biases. Read more

Further your understanding of the political, economic and social forces that promote or prevent social and environmental justice around the world. Read more

More of the world's extreme poor now live in middle-income than in low-income countries, and processes such as climate change, transnational migration and globalisation demand a global consideration of the state of the planet. Read more

MSc Global Development offers a coherent and interdisciplinary grounding in the core aspects of development theory, policy and practice.  The course… Read more

Gain the skills and understanding to tackle the global challenges of poverty, inequality, conflict, sustainability and social justice. Read more

You will investigate and contextualise major events, current crises and global trends with a particular focus on security, international relations theory… Read more

Discover how and why underlying issues such as poverty, environmental degradation, societal inequities and politics create the international framework in which security conflicts emerge. Read more

This programme is designed for anyone involved in conceptualising or administering policies related to the Global Development Challenges. Read more

This innovative programme explores the link and tensions between development and security concerns in theory and practice. Read more