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MA (International Development)

College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies
Title of Award
Master of Arts
Course Code
1MIN1
Delivery
On Campus
NFQ
Level 9
Award Type
Major
Duration
1 year, full-time I 2 years, part-time
ECTS Weighting
90

Why Choose This Course?

Employability

Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to pursue rewarding careers with NGOs, UN agencies, governments, the private sector, and research institutions worldwide.

Unique Course

The course combines academic expertise with input from international development practitioners and NGOs, offering unique real-world insights, interdisciplinary perspectives and distinct career paths.

Practical Training

Through applied, real-life case studies, students gain hands-on experience that bridges theory and practice, ensuring they are prepared to contribute effectively to the complex field of development.

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Why University of Galway?

World renowned research led university nestled in the vibrant heart of Galway city on Ireland's scenic West Coast.

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World University Ranking

Based on the QS World University Rankings

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Ranked first in Ireland for Sustainable Development

THE World Rankings

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5th in the EU for our Commitment to Sustainability

Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings

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University of Galway is ranked in the Top 2% of Universities Globally

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Course Introduction

Expertise in building for a globally sustainable future

Global concerns of international development, human security and environmental sustainability have never been more important. Core challenges include sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction, access to education and healthcare, and more participatory and transformative forms of governance. From the local to the global, we live in a world of overlapping crises: from geopolitical instability to food insecurity, from climate change to the ecological overshoot of excessive economic production and consumption. Facing our global polycrisis, implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and strategizing towards just transitions must involve a holistic envisioning of development that addresses the intersecting political, social, economic and environmental challenges of our precarious world. This is the core ambition of the MA in International Development at the University of Galway.

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