MSc Applied International Development

University of Reading

Study the theory and practice of international and community development with our MSc Applied International Development master’s degree.Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25).This programme will develop your understanding of the theoretical frameworks needed for analysis of social change brought about by planned development interventions.Choose MSc Applied International Development at the University of ReadingYou will:join the highest placed UK university for Agriculture and Forestry at 20th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject, Agriculture and Forestry, 2025), with its own farms and specialist facilitiesdevelop an interdisciplinary understanding of the complex factors that influence effective planned interventions for positive development outcomes – a requirement for working within the international development sector.explore development issues at international and community levels.apply the analysis of development through policy and practice.