International Development, Ma By Research

Swansea University

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1 year

Course duration

6/30/2025

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COURSE OVERVIEW An MA by Research in International Development at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial research project led by your own passions and interests. It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. Your project will take one year full-time or two years part-time. It is suitable if you want to undertake a first research degree as an isolated culmination of taught studies, or if you are considering further research. You will submit a thesis of up to 40,000 words, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the subject. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva). A dynamic research environment is promoted through our research groups by committed staff who are all active researchers with a diverse range of interests and expertise. These groups include: Global Drug Policy Observatory (GDPO) International Studies, Conflict and Security (ISCAS) Political Analysis and Government (PAG) Our expertise includes: • Human rights and International development • International security and strategic studies • Conflict • Politics and International development • Transitional justice and international crimes • International development Policy As a research student, you are required to attend skills and training courses. You will deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the College of Arts and Humanities Postgraduate conference.

For international students

You should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject or hold relevant work experience. If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification to make sure you get the full benefit from studying at Swansea. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 6.5 in each component).

1 year - Full time

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Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, WALES, Wales

About

Based on the south-west coast of Wales, Swansea University is among the top ten institutions in the UK for graduate employability (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2018), and number one in Wales – with 81.4% of students in professional employment within six months of graduating.
Swansea is a research-led university that prides itself on tackling real world problems, such as infectious diseases and water filtration for third world countries. Swansea was rated among the top 30 research universities in the UK by the Research Excellence Framework, rising from 52nd position in the 2008 rankings to 26th in 2014.
The university was rated as a UK top 30 institution by The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. The institution has been highly commended for the work of its Employability Academy – which links talented students to graduate recruiters to give them the best chance of getting a job after their degree.
Among the top 200 universities in the world for international students (QS Stars, 2017) the city of Swansea was also ranked in the top ten safest places to study in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2017.
Teaching quality is of a very high standard at Swansea University, with gold being awarded in the most recent Teaching Excellence Framework.
Swansea University provides a unique study abroad experience for international students. It is the closest university to a beach in the whole world, but is also just two miles from the city centre of Swansea with its many restaurants, cafes, museums and other cultural delights.

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