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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.

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

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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
    41,280 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 41,280 USD

    Start date
    August, January, June
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    International Development - BComm Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,135 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,840 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    International Development - BA (Hons) University of Portsmouth, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,227 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,500 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    International Development Studies - BA Trent University, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,323 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 23,529 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
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    International Development Studies - BA University of New Brunswick, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,779 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,357 CAD

    Start date
    September
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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
    22,204 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,900 GBP

    Start date
    September, January
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International development graduate programs

Master's in international development

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    International Development - MBA ECEMA Business School, France

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    13,109 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,290 EUR

    Start date
    September, February
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    International Development: Urban Resilience - MA Clark University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    60,350 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 60,350 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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    International Development - MID Massey University, New Zealand

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    18,590 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 31,010 NZD

    Start date
    November, February, July
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    International Development - MSc University of Portsmouth, UK
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    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    4,527 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 3,650 GBP

    Start date
    September, January
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    International Development (By coursework) - MSc RMIT University, Australia

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,934 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD

    Start date
    February, July
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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
    18,590 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 31,010 NZD

    Start date
    November, February, July
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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
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    18,103 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 24,588 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    International Development - PGCert Centennial College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    12,298 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,704 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
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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.