The MSc Health and International Development is run by the Department of International Development and provides a solid foundation in key issues in development with a focus on the inter-relationships between challenges to population health and health systems and development.
This is the Department’s most popular master’s programme and is intended for those seeking for a taught graduate programme in history at its most international.
2:1 degree or equivalent in geography or social science
This programme provides an understanding of the key themes of contemporary geographical thought and allows you to develop an appreciation of the methodological implications of such theoretical developments.
2:1 degree or equivalent in law or any social science subject, or a degree in another discipline with demonstrable interest in human rights or relevant experience as a practitioner
The MSc Human Rights is a unique multidisciplinary programme that provides a concentrated year-long engagement with the foundations of human rights and key human rights issues.
2:1 degree or equivalent in any discipline, with social science background and/or work experience in the social policy field advantageous but not essential
The MSc Inequalities and Social Science is a comprehensive and wide-ranging programme, providing an introduction to a range of interdisciplinary approaches to the social scientific analysis of inequality.
2:1 degree or equivalent in any discipline with social science or humanities an advantage
This programme focuses on understanding the dynamics of humanitarian and complex emergencies as well as providing a solid foundation in development issues such as poverty reduction, wealth creation and the expansion of human capabilities.
In the MSc International Health Policy programme, you analyse current and emerging health care problems and the range of health policies being developed to meet them internationally.
2:1 degree or equivalent in economics, mathematics, statistics, or any other quantitative subject
This is a stream of the MSc International Health Policy programme. In both streams, you will examine important health policy issues through the application of basic health policy and economic principles.