国际发展硕士（16个月）

理学硕士国际发展课程将使您对这一广泛的领域具有批判性和最新的了解。您将参与有关当前界定该领域的问题的当代辩论，同时认真研究关键的国际发展政策，理论，策略和实践。您还将分析发展组织的运作，以及个人和社区体验和挑战贫困与边缘化的方式。作为学位论文的一部分，您将有机会进行研究工作，以使您能够将自己的知识应用于一个真实的环境。此课程由我们的专业教学团队提供，他们将利用他们丰富的经验来确保您毕业于该领域的前沿知识。
The MSc International Development will equip you with a critical and up-to-date understanding of the field of international development. It is hosted by the Northumbria Centre for International Development, which brings together students, academics and practitioners. The course attracts students from a wide variety of professional and disciplinary backgrounds including government, the private sector and NGOs. It is also popular with continuing students from undergraduate subjects including social sciences, law, human geography, physical geography, business and other subjects. You will engage with contemporary debates on the issues that are currently defining the sector, whilst critically examining key international development policies, theories, strategies and practices. You will also analyse the operation of development organisations, and the ways in which individuals and communities experience and challenge poverty and marginalisation. As part of your dissertation, you will have the opportunity to undertake a research placement - on a self-funded basis - to allow you to apply your knowledge in a real-world environment.<br><br>This course has been designed to enhance your employability in international development practice, and you’ll be offered bespoke career support. Throughout your studies you will engage in real-world research and problem-solving, developing the practical skills required for a successful career in this sector. You’ll have the option to base your dissertation on field work, providing you with industry contacts and valuable experience of international development in a real-world environment. Our graduates are able to work in a broad range organisations such as charities and third sector organisations, UK and international government agencies, NGOs and international organisations. They may also wish to pursue careers in research, consultancy or to launch their own NGO. Continuing on to doctoral study and a career in academia is also an option. Former graduates have gone on to work for national and international organisations including Barnardo’s, Leprosy Mission, International Service, UTSAAH Initiative, the Barzani Charity Foundation, or they have set up their own NGOs, while others have taken up PhD studies.