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Choosing a master’s course is a big decision, and the application process can throw up a lot of questions.
If you are considering studying at IDS, this section should help you to get a sense of what life will be like if you chose to do your master’s degree with us!
In partnership with the University of Sussex, IDS has been ranked first in the world for Development Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for the ninth consecutive year.
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The UK government’s 2025 Immigration White Paper titled ‘Restoring Control over the Immigration System’ proposes sweeping changes to the Skilled Worker (SW) visa route, raising salary thresholds (currently £38,700), removing…
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