MA Global Development
University of Leeds · Leeds, United Kingdom
About this programme
This MA programme provides an introduction to the field of development studies through alternative theoretical approaches in the analysis of developing countries and their differing policy implications.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £28,250 total
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a social science, humanities or other related subject.
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 (9)
- Beit Trust Postgraduate ScholarshipsFully funded
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Gazan Humanitarian ScholarshipFully funded · Annual (closed for 2026 entry; reopens early 2027)
- Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)Fully funded
- International Masters Excellence ScholarshipsPartial funding
- Alumni Tuition Fee DiscountPartial funding · Automatic on registration; no application required
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website