About Global Development MA in Queen Mary University of London
You will be encouraged to challenge the common use of Western historical experiences and categories. Instead, you will reconsider the diversity of populations, economies, urban centres, and governance practices in the Global South on their own terms – and in so doing, step outside the conventional lenses of mainstream development theory and the international policies they inform.
Your studies will encourage you to examine these realities in light of the contrasts and continuities between the Global North and South and critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of different theoretical approaches to studying development futures.
You will be able to extend your understanding of these topics through an optional field trip to Mumbai or Malaysia. You will also be able to develop your research skills and experiences by undertaking an independent research project and fieldwork. This will be supported by research training as well as one-to-one tailored supervision from experienced researchers.
You will have the opportunity to attend weekly research seminars and research framework sessions with top-level academic researchers.
This programme also offers students the opportunity to undertake an unpaid internship with London International Development Centre (LIDC) while studying. LIDC will take on up to 4 Masters students as interns per year. Learn more here.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 7.0 overall including 6.5 in Writing and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall including 24 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.
- PTE: 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
Queen Mary University Of London Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| No. of Campuses |
5 |
| Graduate Job Rate |
94.2% |
| Research Funding |
£22 million |
| Cost of Attendance |
About £27,500 |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Queen Mary University of London Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is presented on the table below
| Fees |
Amount (GBP) |
| Tuition |
16,733 – 22,750 |
| Accommodation |
7,750 – 13,250 |
| Meal |
1,200 – 4,850 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,340 – 2,900 |
| Total |
27,023 – 43,750 |
Note: Fee payment in installments is available
