Global Development (Online)

Entry requirements

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The MSc Global Development (Online) will equip you with critical knowledge and the practical tools to understand complex global development dynamics.

You will explore social, economic, political and cultural transformations across the Global South, middle-income countries, and the Global North, recognising their deep interdependence. Emphasising critical and interdisciplinary thinking, the programme cultivates global awareness and cultural sensitivity as you engage with major policy challenges like poverty, inequality, and insecurity.

Graduates emerge with a nuanced understanding of global development as a shared and interconnected process, and are prepared for academic, policy, and professional roles across international contexts.

Studying at SOAS

We're ranked 2nd in the world for Development Studies and 2nd in the world for Academic Reputation in Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2026). Gain a global perspective unlike any other from a world-renowned university based in the heart of London.

Study Tours

All postgraduate students can take part in our Study Tours and explore the world. Destinations include New Delhi, Lahore, Seoul, Luang Prabang, Almaty, Bishkek, Kigali, Johannesburg, and Doha. For more information, see our Study Tours page.

Structure

You can study this programme as an:

MSc: six modules

Postgraduate Diploma: four modules

Postgraduate Certificate: two modules

Information for international students

For details, including English language requirements, please see SOAS website.

Fees and funding

For details of fees, visit SOAS website.