Development Studies - Master of Science programme (English Taught) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Lund University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Are you interested in working with development related issues, with a focus on human development, poverty reduction and sustainability? This interdisciplinary programme gives insights into development-related fields from a social science point of view.


In this programme, you will learn about important development challenges and explore ideas that explain what makes progress possible. The programme will give you the background knowledge and skills to understand, assess and work in development-related fields. This could be in direct poverty reduction or in other aspects of social and institutional development.  


The programme will help you acquire a critical social science approach. This will prepare you for post-graduate studies and enabling you to contribute to sustainable development as a policy maker, trainer, or practitioner in government agencies, private firms, and non-governmental organisations. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Are you interested in working with development related issues, with a focus on human development, poverty reduction and sustainability? This interdisciplinary programme gives insights into development-related fields from a social science point of view.


In this programme, you will learn about important development challenges and explore ideas that explain what makes progress possible. The programme will give you the background knowledge and skills to understand, assess and work in development-related fields. This could be in direct poverty reduction or in other aspects of social and institutional development.  


The programme will help you acquire a critical social science approach. This will prepare you for post-graduate studies and enabling you to contribute to sustainable development as a policy maker, trainer, or practitioner in government agencies, private firms, and non-governmental organisations. 

Admission Requirements

62+
180+
4.5+
6.5+
To be admitted to the programme, the student must hold a bachelor’s degree, including at least 90 credits in a Social Science discipline. English course 6/English level 2 (advanced proficiency).

2 Years
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

International
135,000 SEK

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