MA Development Studies
16 monthsProgramme duration
17,500 EURTuition Fee/year
01 Jul, 2023Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
In the MA programme you learn about the most recent theories and debates in development studies and you learn to apply this knowledge to practical issues of development and social change.
Why study this programme?
The programme is invaluable to young and mid-career professionals currently working in the government sector, national or international NGOs and staff of Southern and Northern universities focusing on Development Studies.
Career prospectives
ISS students are young and mid-career professionals who often return to their previous job or make a career move after completing their studies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
In the MA programme you learn about the most recent theories and debates in development studies and you learn to apply this knowledge to practical issues of development and social change.
Why study this programme?
The programme is invaluable to young and mid-career professionals currently working in the government sector, national or international NGOs and staff of Southern and Northern universities focusing on Development Studies.
Career prospectives
ISS students are young and mid-career professionals who often return to their previous job or make a career move after completing their studies.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in one of the social sciences or equivalent, comprising at least three years studies at a recognised university or institute of higher education. They must have obtained at least class 2.2 (Lower Second), B or equivalent, but preferably class 2.1 (Upper Second), B+ or equivalent. Applicants from India with a BA degree from a four or five star university, as determined by the NAAC are admissible. Other Indian applicants, as well as applicants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan are required to have an MA degree.
- Professional experience relevant to the Major which the applicant wishes to study is normally expected and is a preference for admission.
- Applicants who are not native English speakers are required to demonstrate their proficiency. Thus on application for admittance to an ISS programme, students must provide a certificate from TOEFL (PBT-580, CBT-237, iBT 92) or IELTS academic test 6.5. ISS does not require a language certificate from native English speakers from the following countries: Australia, Botswana, Canada, Cameroon (English-speaking region), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda (English-speaking region), South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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