Global Development The University of Manchester

Overview

The Global Development Institute is where critical thinking meets social justice. In a time of unprecedented global change, they tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental, political and economic challenges.

Global issues such as climate change, inequality and social justice cut across national boundaries and require a genuinely global perspective. Throughout the course, you will learn how to analyse these issues using insights from a range of interconnected disciplines, particularly geography, politics and economics.

With the Global Development programme offered at The University of Manchester, you will examine global social, economic, and environmental issues and work toward promoting social justice, paying attention to the Global South.

Career opportunities

With over 10,000 alumni across the globe, the Global Development Institute has helped launch many careers. The undergraduate course units have been designed to ensure you graduate with the research and professional skills you need to pursue your chosen career.

Learning in our state-of-the-art classrooms and computer laboratories, the course will equip you with excellent subject knowledge, while also developing your transferrable skills, such as communication, data analysis, research and problem-solving. The Global Development Institute is highly diverse, with both students and academics from across the globe, enhancing your intercultural skills – a valuable asset in today’s professional environment.

After your graduation, you will be well equipped for a wide range of positions in the public and private sectors working on development issues within charities, non-governmental organisations, international organisations, governments or the media in the UK or abroad. 

The Global Development Institute also offers over 20 master’s courses, allowing you to delve deeper into your chosen field should you wish.