Taught course

International Development in the Americas MSc

Institution
UCL - University College London · Institute of the Americas
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

Normally an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A basic reading competence in Spanish, French or Portuguese is useful but not essential.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc in International Development in the Americas offers an interdisciplinary grounding in the central themes of development theory, policy, and practice. It focuses on the analysis of major contemporary challenges such as reducing economic and social inequalities, promoting inclusive economic growth, and achieving environmental justice. The course links theory and practice by examining concrete case studies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. This is an ideal option for people interested in understanding the economic, political, social, and environmental dimensions of development processes shaping societies in the Americas.

Fees and funding

Please see UCL website for full information about fees and costs for this programme.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Phone
+44 (0) 20 3370 1214