International Development Management

This degree is at the cutting edge of development theory, policy and management. it provides students with the critical and analytical skills to enable them to operate effectively in international development environments. covering macro and micro level perspectives, the course offers rich insights into the challenges of contemporary development theory, policy and management. the course is structured around the compulsory core modules of international development theory and international development policy, with flexibility built in through the optional course units chosen by students to meet their own objectives and interests.

You can choose to include an internship as part of your course, in which case you will study over 15 months rather than a year. to do this, you should initially register for the one-year programme and then transfer to the 15 month programme when you have secured a placement, any time up until the middle of semester 2. the internship / placement further enhances the development of professional experience and practical skills during your masters programme, integrating practitioner community engagement with your academic studies. this element is student-centred and student-led, and therefore the initiative for identifying and applying for internships is driven by you. academic staff can facilitate and support the identification of suitable opportunities with leads and suggestions, help with the writing of applications, and provide supporting letters of reference. they provide customised preparatory training before, and mentoring support during, the placement or internship. the internship / placement can be taken with an organisation anywhere in the world. you'll need to detail your proposed activities and receive approval before the opportunity is finalised. once the internship / placement is complete you'll return to the programme, submit a completion report summarising key learning points, and then undertake your masters dissertation. students often use their placement period and experience to inform and shape their dissertation.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Many bcid postgraduates have experience in development and related areas of the public, private and voluntary sectors. this degree course provides the skills and knowledge required to become a development professional.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Bradford has partnerships with the following companies: