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    MSc Global Development (Online)

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    London, GBMScOnline3 years
    £12,000.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    44%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits

    MSc Global Development (Online) at SOAS University of London is a 180-credit, 3-year, online MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £12,000.

    About the program

    Explores social, economic, political and cultural transformations across the Global South, middle-income countries, and the Global North. Covers policy challenges like poverty, inequality, and insecurity with critical and interdisciplinary approaches.

    Focus: research
    QS Development Studies #2
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 31, 2026
    September 2026
    Aug 17, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 95 overall, with 23 in writing and 20 in other subscores.
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in all subscores.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £16,000.00
    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 (Online) at SOAS University of London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Global Development (Online) at SOAS University of London is £12,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is MSc Global Development (Online) at SOAS University of London online or in-person?
    MSc Global Development (Online) at SOAS University of London is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does MSc Global Development (Online) at SOAS University of London take to complete?
    MSc Global Development (Online) at SOAS University of London is structured around 3 years and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Global Development (Online) at SOAS University of London?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher
    How competitive is MSc Global Development (Online) at SOAS University of London?
    MSc Global Development (Online) at SOAS University of London reports an acceptance rate of approximately 44%.