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Key facts
These are some of the challenges faced by global leaders and explains why International Development studies is now a growing field of social sciences and a focus of public policy.
London School of Economics and Political Science's Development in the International Political Economy course will provide you with an introduction to International Development - the study of how to achieve prosperous, healthy and fulfilling lives. Its objective is to explain the core debates in International Development, and to review potential policy interventions at global, national, and sub-national levels. The multidisciplinary nature of the content means you will explore important topics such as economic globalisation, trade and investment, international aid, armed conflict and climate change from the perspective of political science, international relations and political economy.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- What is “Development”?
- Getting Rich: Economic Growth and Industrialisation
- The Debt Crisis and the rise of Neo-Liberal Governance
- Governing Trade, Globalisation, and Financial Crises
- Politics: The State and Governance in International Development
- Poverty and Inequality
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics International Relations View 47 other Short Courses in International Relations in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course attracts students from politics, international relations, economics, geography, and sociology, as well as professionals looking for a fast introduction to academic and policy debates about development. If you are interested in developing a well-rounded understanding of international development drawing on different disciplines within the social sciences then you should consider taking this course. It is especially suited if you are targeting a role in government, research, policy development, journalism or within a non-government agency.
Tuition Fee
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International
2950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2950 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
2950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2950 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
- Student rate: £2,950
- Standard rate: £3,950
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
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