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At IGSD we nurture brilliant researchers, engaged change-makers and future leaders.

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We are particularly committed to early-career researchers, doctoral students and those studying global sustainable development and related subjects, at Masters level, at 51²è¹Ý¶ù. IGSD Fellows teach on courses, share their latest research insights, and offer research placements for students. 

If you are interested in pursuing a PhD, please use the Fellowship pages to identify a suitable PhD supervisor and contact them. Supervisors will then guide you through the process of applying to the University and advise on funding opportunities. Find out more about studying for a PhD at 51²è¹Ý¶ù.

If you are interested in studying for a Masters, please see the list of programmes below:  

International Development MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Learn about social and environmental justice, inequality, and rural and urban development. Gain applied knowledge and skills rooted in interdisciplinary learning and decolonising knowledge. Connecting theory with policy and practice, you’ll grow highly transferable career-enhancing skills.

Environmental Science and Data MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Be at the forefront of developing actionable environmental research. Through hands-on teaching, you’ll learn how to turn theory into practice while mastering the scientific and analytical tools that prepare you for a career that confronts the climate crisis.

LLM International Law and Global Justice LLM

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Designed primarily for students and lawyers who want to develop expertise in international law, and work or intend to pursue a career in the public sector.

  • Pathway programme

International Political Economy MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

What is the global economy and how is it shaped by relationships of power that are generated by political decision-making? Where traditional economics tends to focus on the market as something that simply exists, politics tends to ignore or underplay it. This course will show you that the two are inextricably linked.

Global Journalism MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Understand journalism’s role in shaping global debates. You’ll develop digital, data and communication skills to analyse news and present your ideas with impact across platforms and audiences.

  • Funding available

International Public and Political Communication MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Become an expert in media relations, political marketing and persuasive communication. You'll take part in debates on mis and disinformation, learn how organisations shape their messages to persuade, inform or mislead, and put your knowledge to the test by designing a campaign of your own.

  • Funding available