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    MSc Global Development

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £25,320.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    MSc Global Development at SOAS University of London is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £25,320.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary social science program covering development theory and practice, focusing on social, economic, political, and cultural changes in the Global South and policy challenges like poverty and insecurity. Includes a 60-credit dissertation and taught modules on political economy, gender, and development.

    Focus: both
    2nd in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 31, 2026
    September 2026
    Jul 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 95/ 5.0
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 overall; 6.0 in all subscores

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £13,761.00
    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 MSc Global Development at SOAS University of London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Global Development at SOAS University of London is £25,320 across 180 required credits.
    Is MSc Global Development at SOAS University of London online or in-person?
    MSc Global Development at SOAS University of London is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Global Development at SOAS University of London take to complete?
    MSc Global Development at SOAS University of London is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Global Development at SOAS University of London?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher
    What work-permit options follow MSc Global Development at SOAS University of London?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Global Development at SOAS University of London: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)