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Postgraduate Diploma in Global Development

2 Years Online Diploma Program

Open University

Program Overview

This postgraduate diploma provides a thorough grounding in the key theories, global approaches and challenges that are shaping contemporary development. You'll explore the major development issues of our times such as environmental sustainability, socio-economic security, migration, technological change, and the politics of development. In the process, you'll have opportunities to tailor your learning around development issues of particular interest to you, enhancing your skills of independent learning and investigation.Explore the global context and nature of contemporary development challenges.Gain an understanding of the conceptual framework for key development theories, approaches and issues. Investigate global development challenges and issues including conflict, justice and governance.Study with cutting-edge course materials created by our academics that uses their internationally recognised development research.

Program Key Stats

£8300



Eligibility Criteria


5.5

Additional Information & Requirements

We recommend that you hold a UK bachelors degree (or equivalent), or have had experience of working in a development agency (international or local), in either a paid or voluntary capacity, prior to starting this qualification. However, these requirements are not compulsory and you will not be required to provide any supporting documentary evidence.

Career Options

  • Development Managers
  • Government policy makers
  • Development consultants
  • Business managers
  • Environmental consultants
  • Data analysis and visualisation using development techniques
  • Transport planners
  • Commercial analysts
  • Financial services
  • International Development
  • Field centre instructors
  • Teachers

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