Africa and International Development (MSc) (Full-time)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Africa and International Development (MSc) (Full-time)
Postgraduate · Social
About this programme
Africa is a vibrant continent, abundant with natural and human resources as well as great cultural, ecological and economic diversity. While the continent still faces multidimensional challenges, it also actively shapes current narratives on development, as exemplified by the phenomenal rise of digital technologies.The MSc Africa and International Development offers a unique opportunity to acquire a combination of interdisciplinary and regional expertise of Africa with a critical knowledge of international development theory, policy and practice.At the end of the pro
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year · Full-time: 1 year
- Tuition
- £32,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (12)
- Beit Trust Postgraduate ScholarshipsFully funded
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh (On-campus Masters)Fully funded
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships at the University of EdinburghFully funded
- Nyerere Postgraduate ScholarshipFully funded · Closed for 2026-27 entry
- The Connect: North Korea ScholarshipFully funded · Closed for current cycle; check for the next cycle
- GREAT Scholarships at the University of EdinburghPartial funding