Master in Msc International Development With Economics Part Time

The University of Bath, founded in 1966 on Claverton Down in Bath, United Kingdom, combines a compact campus with a strong reputation for research and teaching excellence. With about 19,041 students and more than 6,000 international students, Bath is well regarded across national rankings and is known for high-quality science, engineering and management programs. The university's Royal Charter underpins academic autonomy and an ambition to strengthen its global position among leading research-led institutions.

Teaching and research are treated equally at Bath, with practical placements and employer links central to the student experience. The university offers nearly 293 programs across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasising applied research with measurable impact. Strong industry partnerships mean many degrees include year-long placements or internships, helping students build professional networks and improve employability. Research centres focus on advanced engineering, health and sustainability, and cross-disciplinary projects provide international collaboration opportunities and graduate research roles.

Life in Bath blends historic architecture and modern campus facilities, and the city offers a welcoming environment with good transport links to London and the southwest. Support services for international students include orientation, language help and visa guidance, while active student societies and labs foster a collaborative community. Accommodation options range from halls to private housing, and prospective international applicants should explore scholarships, placement options and the careers service early to plan a strong application.

How can we reconcile the urgent demands of economic growth with the realities of persistent poverty, social inequality, and environmental degradation? Addressing this tension requires a rigorous, interdisciplinary approach that bridges the gap between macroeconomic theory and the lived experiences of communities across the Global North and South. This part-time MSc offers a sophisticated lens through which to examine these complex global challenges, equipping you with the analytical tools to influence policy, practice, and social change.

Designed for both aspiring development professionals and those already working in the sector, the programme fosters a deep, critical understanding of how social, political, and economic environments shape development trajectories. You will explore the strengths and limitations of current development paradigms, building the research and communication skills necessary to navigate professional roles in humanitarian action, policy advocacy, or research.

Distinctive interdisciplinary focus

Unlike traditional economics-only degrees, this course integrates the wider social and policy sciences, encouraging you to connect quantitative economic analysis with qualitative insights into justice, sustainability, and conflict. The part-time structure allows you to balance advanced academic study with professional commitments, ensuring that the theoretical frameworks you engage with are immediately applicable to your work. Whether you aim to transition into the development field or seek a promotion within it, this programme provides the intellectual rigour and the practical, real-world grounding to advance your career.