MSC Global Development Poverty

MSC Global Development Poverty is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 Year) options.

The University of Manchester’s MSc Global Development (Poverty and Inequality) examines the different conceptualisations and characteristics of poverty and inequality. The course focuses on how poverty and inequality are created, experienced and challenged, while developing critical tools to shape more equitable development policy and practice.

Students study at Manchester’s Global Development Institute. The programme includes fieldwork experience of social and economic development in action, with opportunities to observe development interventions and reflect on how theory is applied in real-world settings. The course is delivered full-time in person over 1 Year.

Manchester states that the MSc Global Development (Poverty and Inequality) prepares students for careers in government, international organisations, NGOs, the private sector, and research and policy-focused roles.

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Global Development Poverty at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MSC Global Development Poverty.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.

• When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
• If you do not meet our academic entry qualification criterion, your admission may still be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or substantial relevant professional experience can be provided.

• IELTS UKVI or Academic 6.5 Overall with 6.5 in Writing and Speaking, and 6.0 in Listening and Reading OR IELTS UKVI or Academic 7.0 Overall with 6.5 in Writing or Speaking and no other sub-skill below 6.0
• TOEFL iBT 90 Overall with 22 in Writing and Speaking, and 20 in Listening and Reading OR TOEFL iBT 100 Overall with 22 in Writing or Speaking and no other sub-skill below 20
• TOEFL iBT (6-point scale) 4.5 Overall with no sub-skill below 4.5
• Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Academic 70 Overall with 70 in Writing and Speaking, and 65 in Listening and Reading OR Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Academic 76 Overall with 70 in Writing or Speaking and no other sub-skill below 65
• This programme accepts successful completion of the 6-weeks pre-sessional English language course. We accept the following qualifications which must be valid on the start date of the Master's course.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/20496/msc-global-development-poverty-and-inequality

• government
• international organisations
• NGOs
• the private sector
• research and policy-focused roles

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.