A MPhil in Development Studies at Swansea enables students to pursue a substantial project led by their own passions and interests.
It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen their scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.
Students submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words for PhD assessment and 60,000 words for MPhil assessment, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the subject area. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).
Swansea University's dynamic research environment is driven by committed staff who are all active researchers with a diverse range of interests and expertise through our Research Groups:
This expertise includes:
• Human rights and International development
• International security and strategic studies
• Conflict
• Politics and International development
• Transitional justice and international crimes
• International development Policy
Level | Masters |
Discipline | Professional Studies |
Duration | 24 months |
Intakes | Jan, Sep |
Application Fees | GBP 0 |
Tuition Fees | GBP 16650 |
Campus | Singleton Park |
Language proficiency (minimum) | |
IELTS | 6.5 |
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TOEFL | 88 |
PTE | 62 |
Duolingo | Not Accepted |
Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 73.0%
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