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Master of Science in Development Studies, 120 credits
The Master of Science in Development Studies is an interdisciplinary social science master's programme focusing on problems of poverty and human development. It deals with key issues and problems of development as well as different theoretical perspectives to increase the student´s understanding of the preconditions for and content of development.
The objective of the programme is to provide students with the background knowledge and concrete skills to understand, assess and work in development-related fields, whether in direct poverty reduction or in other aspects of social and institutional development. Students will acquire a critical social science approach which prepares them for postgraduate studies as well as to make contributions to sustainable human development in a role such as policy makers, trainers or practitioners, in government agencies, private firms and NGOs.
Programme structure
The Master of Science in Development Studies comprises a total of 120 Swedish credits (2 years).
The first semester begins with a profile course introducing the students to the main themes and issues of the programme. This is followed by courses in the theory of sciences and research methods.
The second semester begins with another profile course directly related to the main theme of the programme. Through the profile course students further increase their understanding and knowledge of global development through a deeper comprehension of theories and current research.
This is followed, in the second half of the second semester, by courses in the theory of sciences and research methods.
The third semester consists of optional courses to be taken at Lund University or any other recognised university in Sweden or abroad. The courses are chosen after approval of the programme coordinator, and enable students to tailor the programme to suit their particular interests.
During the fourth and last semester students complete the programme with a written thesis, which provides the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of theories, methods and argumentation.
The courses are studied in the following order:
- Courses in the theory of sciences/research methods, 15 credits (second half of the first semester)
- Historical Aspects of Development , 15 credits (first half of the second semester)
- Courses in the theory of sciences/research methods, 15 credits (second half of the second semester)
- Elective courses and/or studies abroad, and/or internship, 30 credits (the third term)
- Master's Thesis in the student´s major social science discipline, 30 credits (the fourth semester)
Degree
After completing the Master's Programme, the students will acquire a Degree of Master of Science in Development Studies (120 credits), with a major in either of the following:
- Gender Studies
- Development Studies
- Human Geography
- Education
- Political Science
- Social Work
- Social Anthropology
- Sociology
- Sociology of Law
The major is depending on the major in your Bachelor's degree.
Duration
Sep 2, 2013 - June 7, 2015
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From: USA
Programme: Master of Science in Development Studies
Background: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Bates College, graduated in 2007
The best thing about Lund: It’s a pleasant and friendly city, and the fact that there are so many students in Lund.
Doing in five years’ time: Working in an international development organisation or an NGO.