About MA International Development in University of Sheffield
Course description
This course engages with the challenges of international development in today’s complex world. You’ll develop skills and knowledge relating to development research and practice.
You'll go on a unique placement-based dissertation that combines work experience with academic research. You'll also carry out hands-on research during an overseas field class.
Our graduates have gone on to work for a wide variety of organisations, including the World Bank, the British Red Cross, UNDP, WildAid, World Vision and Save the Children.
This MA draws on our research strengths and internationally-recognised expertise in the areas of social and environmental justice, rural and urban development, governance, citizenship and sustainability. Our teaching involves industry and sector specialists, which means you can make connections and contacts with a global network of expertise beyond the University.
Field class
The course includes a 10-day field class, which provides hands-on experience of designing and carrying out research and will develop your skills in intercultural communication. Recent destinations have included Kenya, Tanzania, India and Nepal.
Entry requirements
You’ll need a good 2:1 or first-class honours degree in an area of the social sciences or medicine.
English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
University Of Sheffield Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment |
1905 |
| Endowment |
33 million GBP |
| Post Graduation Employment Rate |
85% |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Online |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
| Average Cost of Attendance |
26,600 GBP |
| Application Mode |
Online |
University of Sheffield Average Cost
The tuition fee (In GBP) for various programs is tabulated below:
| Field of Study |
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
| Arts |
17,600-19,800 |
17,600-20,100 |
| Management |
17,600 |
12,250 |
| Architecture, Science, Engineering |
22,600 |
22,600-23,600 |
| Medicine |
33,500 |
17,600-24,600 |
| Dentistry |
35,880 |
47,1000 |
University of Sheffield The Average Tuition Fees and Other Expenses
| Fees |
Amount (GBP) |
| Tuition |
17,600 – 35,880 |
| Other fees |
1,661 |
| Accommodation |
4,651.81 - 11,211 |
| Meal |
971 – 3,850 |
| Gym membership |
220 – 290 |
| StudyCare Insurance |
400 |
| Total |
25,503.81 – 53,212 |
