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At IGSD we nurture brilliant researchers, engaged change-makers and future leaders. We are particularly committed to early-career researchers, doctoral students and those studying global sustainable development and related subjects, at Masters level, at Sheffield. 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. To find out more about studying for a PhD at Sheffield please click here.

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

International Development MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Learn about social and environmental justice, rural and urban development, citizenship and sustainability and develop a global network of expertise through industry and sector specialists.

Environmental Change and International Development MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the relationship between the environment, international development and social justice, and learn how environmental challenges inform policy and practice.

International Development (Masters in Public Health) MPH

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the intersections of international development and healthcare policy and practice, while developing the skills to work in health and development organisations around the world.

LLM International Law and Global Justice LLM

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 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 2025 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, and politics tends to ignore or underplay it, this course helps you understand that the two are inextricably linked.

Global Journalism MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Our students see journalism's bigger picture: freedom of expression, misinformation and 'fake news', media ethics and globalisation. If you’re interested in further study of these themes, this is the course for you.

  • Funding available

International Public and Political Communication MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 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