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  • Global Development Institute
  • Study
  • Taught master's study
  • Global Development Institute
  • Study
  • Taught master's study
    • Courses
    • Support and facilities
    • Distance learning
    • Fieldwork
    • Master's funding opportunities
    • Alumni
    • Careers

Taught master's study

The Global Development Institute (GDI) is the UK's largest university-based postgraduate centre specialising in global development.

A truly multinational environment to study in, every year hundreds of students choose GDI for their postgraduate specialisation, coming from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

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Benefit from an approach to teaching and learning which draws upon our internationally recognised research activity.

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Our field trips augment classroom-based learning by providing opportunities to visit organisations and people in applied settings.

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Distance learning allows you to study around your commitments, and vary the pace of learning to suit your circumstances.

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Over the years the we have developed a reputation for our facilities and the way we support for our students.

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There are various funding opportunities for taught master's study.

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