- Degree awarded
- Master of Science
- Duration
- 1 year
- Entry requirements
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We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent.
When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
- How to apply
- Apply online
- Sustainable Development Goals
Find out how this course aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Y | N | N | N |
Course overview
- Join a university ranked 6th in the UK and 11th in the world for development studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
- Study conceptual frameworks to understand the process of socio-economic development and the role of digital information and digital technologies in the development process.
- Benefit from The University of Manchester's world-leading Centre for Digital Development (CDD) .
- Gain new knowledge and skills to help in the effective planning, development, implementation and management of digital development/ICT4D initiatives.
Open days
If you’re considering a master’s at Manchester, there are a range of ways you can connect with us to find out more.
- Taught master's information sessions
- Taught master's guided campus visits
- Study fairs in the UK
- Education fairs overseas
For more information, see our page on meeting us .
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows:
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MSc (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £14,700
International, including EU, students (per annum): £30,500
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
- Information on university funding, loans, and scholarships are available on the master’s student funding page .
- The Faculty of Humanities offered a range of scholarship opportunities for eligible applicants starting in September 2025. Please check back to confirm availability for September 2026 start.
- Please visit the school funding page for more information on available subject funding.
- Other funding for EU and international students is on our country-specific pages .
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.
Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.
To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.
Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Environment, Education and Development
- Contact name
- School of Environment, Education and Development - 0161 275 2814
- Telephone
- 0161 275 1814
- gdi.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
- School/Faculty overview
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See: The School .
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You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at The University of Manchester, including our Degree Regulations and Complaints Procedure, on our regulations website.