MA in International Development (MAID)

When can I apply?
Applications are open throughout the year but we only admit new students at the start of the academic year (generally in September). For admission in September, we must receive your application by the end of July (ie two months before the start of the academic year).

How do I apply?
Applications are made through the University’s on-line system. If you have any questions about admissions please contact the course convenor.

When can I expect to hear if I have been offered a place?
It generally takes 6-8 weeks for us to review applications and we aim to provide an offer letter to you within 8 – 10 weeks of receiving your application.

When does the course run?
The course runs for a full academic year, usually starting in mid-September until the following September. Taught components are offered between September and May, with June to August set aside for your placement with dissertation. Timings for part-time students will vary.

How do I choose my modules?
You will receive a list of all available options during the first week of term and are able to meet with academic staff to discuss your interests and available options. Once you have decided on the courses that best suit your aims these are agreed with the academic staff.

How is the course delivered?
The modules are all delivered in slightly different ways depending upon their aims and structure. In general, core courses will consist of a mixture of lectures, seminars and both written and oral presentations. Research training and the fieldclass are more orientated towards practical experience, relying less on lecture presentations and more on guided research practice. Throughout the course students are expected to prepare thoroughly for all sessions in order to gain fully from the participatory teaching and learning environment provided.

How much does the course cost?
The basic tuition fee for the course is set at the University rate. In addition to this fee, the compulsory fieldclass cost is usually in the region of £1,200 (but this will vary dependent of location). Further costs for the placement-based dissertation vary considerably, but do note that placements are unpaid, and costs need to be covered by the student. 

What opportunities are there for international experience?
The course has two main areas in which you develop international experience – the fieldclass and the placement-based dissertation. While many students opt to work in the global south for their dissertation, we have found that some of our international students prefer to undertake their placements with UK-based organisations as this provides them with international experience.