Master of Science (Two years) in Development Studies, 120 higher education credits
The Master of Science (Two years) 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 (Two
years) 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:
Development
Issues and Theories , 15 credits (first half of the first semester)
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)
Optional course, 15 credits (first half of the
third semester)
Optional course, 15 credits (second half of the third
semester)
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 (Two Years) of Science in
Development Studies, with a major in either of the following:
-
Gender Studies
- Development Studies
- Human Geography
-
Education
- Media and Communication
- Political Science
-
Social Work
- Social Anthropology
- Sociology
- Sociology of Law
The major is depending on the major in your Bachelor's degree.
Duration
August 31, 2009 - June 10, 2011
Karin Krifors, International course administrator
Ph. +46-(0)-46-2223309
E-mail: Master@sam.lu.se
The application session is open between December 1 and January 15 for programmes starting the nextcoming fall term. Swedish students may apply later, between March 15 and April 15.
General entry requirements and criteria of selection
Application procedure
Page Manager: Elisabeth Axell
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Publisher:Faculty
of Social Sciences
Last modified 24 Feb 2010
Students of the program are eligable to apply for the following SI-scholarships:
The Visby Program
Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program
The Guest Scholarship Program
