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International Development degrees abroad
International development degree programs examine the major issues facing developing and emerging nations around the globe. You’ll look at a wide range of issues including colonialism, gender, poverty, environment, health and economics, and consider what innovative solutions can be found to tackle development challenges all over the world.
A degree in international development is ideal if you dream of working with organizations in roles like fundraising, campaigning, community development and public affairs. It will give you the skills and knowledge you’ll need to make a difference to societies across the globe.
There are international development degree programs available all over the world, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Choosing to study abroad will give you a chance to broaden your horizons, improve your language skills and see how international development is approached in a different country.
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International Development program structure
International development degrees are offered at all levels, including foundation, diploma, bachelor’s and master’s. At undergraduate level, you can study international development as a BA or BSc over three or four years, depending on the university. The difference between the two is usually small, but a BSc program will usually include more technical and scientific modules.
A taught or research master’s in international development will be between one and two years of study, and you can choose between an MA, MSc and MRes. It’s also possible to study for a PhD, which can take up to six years to complete.
International development programs are often offered as joint honor degrees, which means they’re combined with another subject. For example, you can study international development with politics, economics, education or geography.
The program structure and content of each course will differ based on several factors including the university, level of study and type of degree you choose. However, here are some of the study areas and modules you can expect to find on an international development program:
- International relations
- International economic development
- International politics
- Social and cultural issues in emerging economies
- Globalization
- Academic skills and research methods
- Global environmental issues
- Global justice
Best universities to study international development
International Development study abroad programs
International development undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in international development
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Community and International Development - BSc University of Vermont, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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41,280 USD
Fee in university's local currency 41,280 USD
- Start date
- June, August, January
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International Development and Glolization - BSocSc University of Ottawa, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,941 USD
Fee in university's local currency 43,334 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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International Development and Languages - BA (Hons) University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,822 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,100 GBP
- Start date
- September
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International Development - BA (Hons) Redeemer University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,685 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,567 CAD
- Start date
- September
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International Development Studies - BA University of Guelph, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,117 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,433 CAD
- Start date
- September
Pathway in international development
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International Relations and International Development, International Year One - UGP University of Sussex, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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23,327 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,500 GBP
- Start date
- September, November, January
International development graduate programs
Master's in international development
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Anthropology: International Development - MA Colorado State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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32,058 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,058 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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International Development - MBA ECEMA Business School, France
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,282 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,290 EUR
- Start date
- February, September
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International Development - MID Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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19,062 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,010 NZD
- Start date
- July, November, February
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International Development - MA American University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,596 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,596 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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International Development - MSc Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,318 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,700 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
Diploma in international development
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International Development - PGDip Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,062 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,010 NZD
- Start date
- July, November
Certificate in international development
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International Development - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,965 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,087 CAD
- Start date
- September
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International Development (Optional Co-op) - OCGCert Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,913 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,659 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
Future international development careers
As an international development graduate you will be in demand from a wide range of employers. Some of the roles graduates have gone on to include:
- Politician’s assistant
- Project manager
- Public affairs consultant
- Local government administrator
- International relations specialist
- Fundraiser
- Economic development officer
- International aid worker
Many graduates go on to work for charities or in government, but the transferable skills you’ll gain from your degree mean you don’t have to limit your search to careers related to international development.
Make use of any career services offered by the university you choose, as they’ll be able to help you work out what you want to do, and put you on the right path to get there.
