International Development MSc Information Webinar

Explore the benefits of studying International Development online with King's' Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, which has world-leading expertise across social science disciplines.

Our online International Development MSc builds your expertise in development theory, political economy, social policy, and research methods.

What to expect:
  • Meet Programme Director Professor Andy Sumner. He’ll share insights into global development challenges, policy responses, and the analytical tools you’ll use across the programme.
  • An Enrolment Advisor will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions about applications, admissions, and what it’s like to study online with King’s.
  • An overview of KEATS, our online learning platform, from our Student Success Team
  • Application guidance and requirements
  • Interactive pop-ups linking directly to blogs, brochures, and other resources

Reserve your spot today
Why study with King’s Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy?
  • King’s is ranked 5th for Politics (The Guardian University Guide 2026).
  • We’re also ranked 13th in Europe for Development studies (QS World University Rankings 2025).
  • Our world-leading expertise spans across social science disciplines. We have recognised strengths in areas ranging from security studies and political economy to global health and social justice.

Your Presenter

Professor Andy Sumner
Programme Director
King's College London
Professor Andy Sumner is a leading academic in international development with over 20 years of research experience. He combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to address key issues in global development and inequality.
Renowned for challenging conventional thinking, his research and indicators are widely used internationally. He has published 15 books and more than 100 papers, articles, and book chapters, and continues to advance cross-disciplinary work in Development Studies.
  • Professor Andy Sumner
    Programme Director
    King's College London
    Professor Andy Sumner is a leading academic in international development with over 20 years of research experience. He combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to address key issues in global development and inequality.
    Renowned for challenging conventional thinking, his research and indicators are widely used internationally. He has published 15 books and more than 100 papers, articles, and book chapters, and continues to advance cross-disciplinary work in Development Studies.