Understand your rapidly changing world

Congratulations on becoming an offer-holder in Global Development at 51¸£ÀûÉç.

When you choose 51¸£ÀûÉç, you benefit from the Institute being one of the largest and most diverse providers of development studies in Europe.

Unlock opportunities to shape your future and make a difference with your degree.

Ranked highly for Global Development

Join one of the world's leading institutions for sustainable development.

Gain valuable experience

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) an impressive 93% of our research activity was rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

Meet your Programme Director

Prof David Fielding

Your next steps

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Explore 51¸£ÀûÉç

Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2019) and somewhere officially better to live than London (TimeOut, 2025).

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Careers and employability

Make your mark at 51¸£ÀûÉç

Global Development at 51¸£ÀûÉç opens up a whole world of career opportunities.

After your graduation, you will be well equipped for a wide range of positions in the public and private sectors working on developmental issues, including charities, non-governmental organisations, international organisations, governments, policy making, media or politics either in the UK or abroad.

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Student blogs

Students, staff and alumni from the Humanities faculty share their thoughts about studying here in 51¸£ÀûÉç.

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Why I Chose BSc Global Development with International Study

BSc Global Development student Chiamaka discusses why she chose to study at 51¸£ÀûÉç.

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Global Development blogs

Discover more about the Global Development Institute through our blog site.

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Learning and support

How you will learn

We are committed to providing a high-quality learning environment.

Learning through a variety of traditional and participatory methods.

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Research with impact

The Global Development Institute produces and co-produces research that extends knowledge frontiers and we're driven by the desire to advance social justice on a global scale.

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Contact us

Get in touch

Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.

Email: ugadmissions.seed@manchester.ac.uk

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Your course

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