Special Features
- A wide choice of courses
and options covering key issues and topics in economic and international
development including poverty eradication, environmental and social
issues, human resource management, project planning and management and
the roles of government, civil society and donor agencies, trade and
economic integration
- The range of experience
and interests shared by staff and students in BCID is truly international:
people from more than 120 countries have studied in the Centre since
1969
- Our courses are eligible
for training awards linked to government and multicultural aid agencies,
including the British Council and the British Government Chevening Programme
awards
Department and Facilities
The Bradford Centre for International
Development (BCID) is one of the UK's leading university-based centres
for development studies. Established in 1969 in the University of Bradford
as the Development and Project Planning Centre (DPPC), we now offer a
comprehensive, multidisciplinary programme of postgraduate degree courses
in international development and economic policy that equip students to
work in many areas of development.
Our postgraduate taught courses
attract students from all over the world, many with a personal commitment
to development and with experience of working in related areas of the
public, private and voluntary sectors. Our students have found the skills
they have learned through these courses to be particularly valuable in
their career development, with many past students now in highly influential
positions within national and local government, multi-lateral agencies
including the World Bank and the UN. Others are also working in NGOs and
the private sector or have gone on to undertake further research.
Funding Opportunities Available
The University currently offers
a number of scholarships for international students each year, covering
the difference between the Home/EU and International student fee. These
are available across the whole range of the University's courses, and
are awarded strictly on academic merit.
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Taught
Courses Offered
The five Master's degrees offer
a wide choice of subject areas covering many different aspects of economics
and international development including development theory and policy,
project planning and management, human resource development, environmental
assessment, social aspects of development, international economics, micro-finance,
and economic policy management.
Each degree comprises a number
of core (compulsory) course units, optional course units and a dissertation.
A unique advantage of Bradford is that you are able to take courses from
other internationally renowned departments such as Peace Studies and the
School of Management while studying in a Centre that has a long-standing
reputation for excellence.
The taught Master's courses
are based on a two-semester academic year: mid-September to January and
January to June. A dissertation is prepared between February and September.
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 MSc
in Development and Project Planning
This degree is uniquely useful
to development practitioners. It aims to deepen your understanding of
alternative approaches to development, the effectiveness of international
assistance, recent debates on eliminating poverty, and the role of institutions
and policies. Furthermore, it provides a thorough training in the planning,
design and evaluation of development programmes and projects.
On completion of this course,
you will have enhanced your proficiency in economic and financial analysis
of projects, developed an appreciation of issues surrounding participation
of stakeholders, the social and environmental dimensions of development
and integration of these concerns into the decision-making process.
MSc in Economics and Finance for Development
This new Masters degree course provides students with a systematic understanding of economic approaches to development and in particular, the role of finance and financial institutions. Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the bases for financial policy.
Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the bases for financial policy. Students can also choose to specialise in either International Economics or Microfinance in order to tailor the degree to their interests. This degree is designed to equip students to work in Development Banks, Government, Consultancy and Third sector organisations.
MSc
in Project Planning and Management
This degree develops knowledge
and skills in the planning, implementation and management of projects.
It is designed to deepen your critical understanding of the processes,
strategies, techniques and issues involved. The degree provides an excellent
basis for career development or conversion for anyone interested in project
planning and management within both the public or commercial sector, and
NGOs.
 "I
wanted to study in a small city where I wouldn't have any financial or
physical pressures. Bradford was an ideal city as well as a university
with relatively small numbers of students. To me, living costs and an
ideal ambience for study are highly important. I also appreciated a quick
response from the administration. The course itself seemed attractive
covering a wide range of issues."
Tokiko Kubo, MSc in Project
Planning and Management, 2003-2004, working for JICA Japan
MSc
in Macroeconomic Policy for Development
This degree provides the analytical
and practical skills needed to contribute effectively to the formulation,
implementation and evaluation of macroeconomic policy in developing and
transitional countries. It provides training in practical macroeconomic
techniques and quantitative analysis within the wider context of development
policy.
The course is designed for
those intending to undertake professional work within economic development,
government institutions (e.g. central banks, planning ministries), universities
and other institutions involved in training, consultancy, research and
policy formulation.
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MSc
in International Economics
This degree provides the framework
for a systematic understanding of the issues relevant to economic policy-making
in an international context. It familiarises you with contemporary debates,
including the issues of globalisation and transition to market systems.
The course is designed primarily
for students intending to undertake professional work as economists within
an international context in either the public or private sector, as well
as for those wishing to undertake an academic career.
MA
in International Development Management
This degree provides students
with knowledge of institutions from the local to the global level and
the analytical skills for assessing institutional capacity in relation
to development objectives. It covers the shaping and operating of institutions
to solve development dilemmas such as the need to collectively manage
natural resources, or to promote good governance, decentralisation and
democracy.
This degree is designed for
professionals in government, NGOs, international development agencies,
civil servants, academics and those interested in public action for development.
"Since
returning after completing my degree, I have added a lot of challenging
responsibilities to my job, as my employers have gained confidence from
the fact that I got my degree from a 'British institution'. I am happy
that I took the year off to obtain the degree which has in so many ways
changed my professional and social life for the better."
Pansi Mihowa, MSc in Project
Planning and Management, now Project Officer, Budget Monitoring, United
Nations FAO
MSc
in Public Policy and Programme Management
This new degree is of particular
interest to those concerned with the formulation and analysis of public
policy and its delivery through the implementation of programmes and projects.
The degree enables students to develop a systematic understanding of the
policy process and its application to sustained economic and social development.
Furthermore, students are equipped with the skills that are essential
for translating policies into tangible programmes with defined outcomes.
The course has special relevance for public sector professionals or those
intending to work in that sector. It is designed to be especially accessible
to local government managers who combine experience with vocational and/or
professional qualifications.
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MSc Human and Organisational Capacity Building for Development
This Masters programme offers you the opportunity to gain skills and relevant competencies necessary for Human and Organisational Capacity Building in the context of International Development. In addition you can study options in project and programme management, and public policy to tailor the degree to your interests and career development goals. You can also undertake an assessed work placement which enables you to reflect on the application of theoretical knowledge to work situations and to build up employment experience. This degree is an ideal choice for those seeking a career with International Institutions, Governments or NGOs.
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Entrance Requirements
To be admitted to any of the
Master's courses, you should possess a good Honours degree. For the MSc
in Macroeconomic Policy for Development and the MSc in International Economics
this should be in economics or a related discipline. Some knowledge of
economics is also useful (though not essential) for the MSc in Development
and Project Planning. Relevant work experience may be taken into account.
All courses of study
If English is not your first
language, you will need to show evidence of attainment in the English
language. The minimum requirement is 550 (TOEFL), 210 (computer-based
TOEFL), 6 IELTS.
Research
for MPhil and PhD
The Centre's academic staff
includes economists and other social scientists with interests in livelihoods
and poverty, public policy and effectiveness of project planning and management,
international human resource management, globalisation, international
trade, foreign direct investment and poverty reduction, and European economic
integration.
Research students join the
Doctoral Programme in the University of Bradford's Graduate School, which
offers valuable training on research skills, including methods, data analysis
and IT. One or more members of staff with appropriate expertise provide
supervision and guidance.
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Entrance Requirements
All research areas
Applicants must have a high
level of academic ability and a genuine interest in research. Minimum
academic qualifications are a higher degree or a second-class Honours
degree in a subject appropriate to the proposed area of research. Preference
is given to those who have completed postgraduate study or who have substantial,
relevant practical experience.
If English is not your first
language, you will need to show evidence of attainment in the English
language. The minimum requirement is 550 (TOEFL), 210 (computer-based
TOEFL), 6 IELTS.
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