Distance learning

International Development

• International Development by distance learning MSc/PGDip
• Conflict, Security and Development by distance learning MSc/PGDip
• Poverty, Inequality and Development by distance learning MSc/PGDip

Public Administration

• Distance Learning Masters in Public Administration (MPA) 

Both of these courses take a minimum of two years to complete, 18 months for the six taught modules and six months for the dissertation.

If students wish to take longer on the programme, they can move into a later intake or they can take longer on the dissertation. The course must be completed within four years.

More information about studying distance learning within the international Development Department.

Our distance learning MPhil and PhD degrees offer the opportunity to pursue original research under the guidance of an academic supervisor in a more convenient manner for those unable to live and work on campus on a regular basis.  Applications to study for research degrees on a part-time basis are welcomed.

• International Development PhD by distance learning
• Local Government Studies PhD by distance learning
• Political Science and International Studies PhD by distance learning

For entry in September, fees are:

Masters degrees by distance learning

Distance Learning 2020-21

• MSc programme fee (six 20 credit modules plus dissertation) £13,050
• PG Diploma programme fee (six 20 credit modules and no dissertation) £8,700
• Module fee (20 credits) £1,450
• Dissertation fee (60 credits) £4,350

For our distance learning programmes, we do not distinguish between UK/EU and international studies. There is no differential fee.

PhDs by distance learning

PhD by Distance Learning 2021-22

Home students

• Full-time £4,500
• Part-time £2,250

International students (Band D)

• Full-time £18,450

We offer a wide range of Distance learning modules in the School of Government.

Masters degree distance learning modules:

• Conflict in Developing Countries
• Critical Approaches to Development
• Development Management
• Development Politics
• Disability and Development (Distance Learning)
• Distance learning dissertation
• Governance
• Introduction to Development Projects
• Leadership and Management Development
• Making Policy
• NGOs in a Changing International Context
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development
• Public Management and Leadership
• Rural Poverty and Development
• Social Analysis of Poverty and Development
• Understanding Organisations

The optional modules listed on the website for this programme may unfortunately occasionally be subject to change. Where the module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you make other choices.