MSc / Diploma in Development Studies
Centre for Development Studies (CDS), University of Glasgow

This interdisciplinary programme is designed for: 1. those intending to pursue careers in teaching and/or research in the general field of development or the specialist areas offered as optional subjects; 2. government officials wishing to expand their knowledge of various aspects of development; 3. those working in this subject area in international agencies or in non-governmental organisations concerned with development. The MSc programme comprises two core modules, four optional modules from a wide choice, a programme of research training and a dissertation. The Diploma in Development Studies places less emphasis on research training than the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in the development field.

Type of course
Postgraduate taught course

Entry requirements
Minimum upper second class honours degree, or comparable non-UK degree, in economics or social sciences. Occasionally, on a case-by-case basis, candidates with other qualifications and/or relevant work experience may be admitted. Students whose native language is not English require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 (with no sub-text less than 6.0) or a minimum score of 237 in computer-based TOEFL.

Start and finish dates
End September – mid September for full-time MSc; End September – June for full-time Diploma.

Average student numbers
10

http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/Development

In addition to the formal teaching programme, students are encouraged to attend the Departmental seminars, which attract a wide range of distinguished speakers, and the annual Reading Party, which examines a development-related topic in depth. All students have the opportunity to attend courses in Information Technology and Research Methodology. Pre-sessional courses in English and in Study Skills are also available. For further information, please see our website www.gla.ac.uk/developmentstudies. Specific enquiries may be addressed to cds@lbss.gla.ac.uk.