Study MSc Global Development with Work Placement Year at SOAS University of London in the UK, Development Studies
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MSc Global Development with Work Placement Year

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What will I learn?

The MSc Global Development with Work Placement Year programme provides a solid interdisciplinary social science formation in development theory and practice and develops students’ capacities for independent and critical analysis. Development Studies is a dynamic field concerned with processes of change in the South social and economic, political and cultural and the major policy challenges they present to efforts to overcome poverty and insecurity. For your placement year, you will have the opportunity to take part in a full-time, 10–12 month work placement at an organisation of your choice. Please note: you will be expected to secure the work placement yourself, to be approved by the academic department. The SOAS Careers team are on hand to help you with your CV, interview skills and finding the right organisation for you.

Which department am I in?

Development Studies

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,320.00 (US$ 32,699) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

SOAS, University of London

10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,

Camden,

Greater London,

WC1H 0XG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,320.00 (US$ 32,699) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

SOAS, University of London

10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,

Camden,

Greater London,

WC1H 0XG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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