Our students
Students are studying Global Challenges all over the world, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the programme.
Studying Global Challenges from across the world
Our students are studying Global Challenges all over the world, including: Australia, Brunei, Iceland, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mozambique, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, South Sudan, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America.
They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the programme:
- degrees in a wide range of disciplines across the arts and humanities; the social, natural and physical sciences; and medicine
- many are working at senior and junior levels in development, environment and health NGOs and agencies, or have related roles in multinational businesses and the public sector
- others have senior and junior roles in 'mainstream' organisations, working in areas such as communications, finance, human resources, investment management, IT, project management, sales and marketing.
Don't just take our word for it…
Hear what students who studied the courses in our pilot year have to say:
I am a Canadian currently living in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and working for the volunteer organization African Impact. I completed an honours BA in political science with a research specialization and an honours bachelor's in global studies in 2010 at Wilfrid Laurier University. I began the course most interested in learning about how health issues such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis affect development in sub-Saharan Africa. I also have a passion for studying post-apartheid South Africa and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Having been interested in Africa and international development for years, I was really excited to learn more through participating in this program while I work in the field.
You can listen to what Alanna thought of the course by using the player below.
- Video: Alanna audio
- Audio of Alanna talking about MSc Global Challenges
I am the founder and managing director of Xeroshield Ltd, an SME dedicated to the development of novel insect control methods offering alternatives to the use of conventional chemical insecticides. Medical entomologist, specializing in the biology and control of phlebotomine and flies, vectors of Leishmania in 89 countries. Over 30 years' experience of working in Tropics, principally Latin America but also Australia and SE Asia.
You can listen to what Bruce thought of the course by using the player below.
- Video: Bruce audio
- Bruce talking about MSc Global Challenges
John, UK
I began this e-learning programme following a career working in the National Health Service (NHS) in England and in various voluntary sector leadership roles. Recently I’ve served as Chief Executive of The Prostate Cancer Charity. I was attracted to this course because I wanted to prepare effectively for a new phase of life involving international development in Africa - something which has been a long-term interest - and to do this alongside business and personal coaching/mentoring.
You can listen to what John thought of the course by using the player below.
- Video: John Audio
- John talking about MSc Global Challenges
Josephine, South Sudan
I am currently working in South Sudan as a resident program manager at the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI). I previously worked as the country manager for HealthNet TPO; and as a capacity building coordinator for Oxfam GB in South Sudan. I have just been part of the Transnational NGO leadership training at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University in New York, and my previous degrees were obtained from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
You can listen to what Josephine thought of the course by using the player below.
- Video: Josephine Audio
- Josephine talking about MSc Global challenges
Kathy, UK
I am an independant Producer and Project Manager based in Glasgow. I studied community education at Edinurgh University, and have worked in the Creative and Third Sector for over ten years.My current work involves developing Mainland, a feature film funded by Creative Scotland's Accelerator programme. I am also Project Managing Glasgow Harvest 2012 for the Hidden Gardens a celebration of urban growing as part of 2012's Culture Kitchen programme.I am particualarly interested in how creative solutions can be found for collective problems or issues. I am also interested in cross-disciplinary practice.
You can listen to what Kathy thought of the course by using the player below.
- Video: Kathy Audio
- Kathy talking about MSc Global Challenges