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    International Development MSc (online)

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    London, GBMScOnline2 years
    £20,550.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    41%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £75.00
    App fee

    International Development MSc (online) at King's College London is a 180-credit, 2-year, online MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £20,550.

    About the program

    Combines interdisciplinary training in development theory, political economy, and social policy with applied country and region-based case studies. Covers approaches to national development in industrialisation, financial systems, regulation, technology, environment, and natural resource management across advanced, emerging, and lower-income economies.

    Focus: coursework
    5th in Europe for politics and international relations (QS 2023); King's 31st globally (QS 2026) | 1st in the UK for research (Times Higher Education 2021 Research Excellence Framework)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Sep 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Dec 8, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible (online program)

    £19,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does International Development MSc (online) at King's College London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for International Development MSc (online) at King's College London is £20,550 across 180 required credits.
    Is International Development MSc (online) at King's College London online or in-person?
    International Development MSc (online) at King's College London is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does International Development MSc (online) at King's College London take to complete?
    International Development MSc (online) at King's College London is structured around 2 years and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for International Development MSc (online) at King's College London?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum 2:1 honours degree (or above)
    How competitive is International Development MSc (online) at King's College London?
    International Development MSc (online) at King's College London reports an acceptance rate of approximately 41%.