MSc / Diploma in Project Planning and Development Policy Analysis
Centre for Development Studies (CDS), University of Glasgow

The programme is designed for: 1. those intending to pursue careers as economic planners; 2. the professional planning staff of Ministries concerned with the design and implementation of development plans (especially in developing countries); 3. those working in this subject area in international agencies or academic and research institutes. The emphasis of the course is on mixed economy systems typical of developing countries. The MSc programme comprises three core modules, three optional modules from a wide choice, a programme of research training and a dissertation. The Diploma in Project Planning and Development Policy Analysis 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 fields of planning and development policy.

Type of course
Postgraduate taught course

Entry requirements
Minimum upper second class honours degree, or comparable non-UK degree. This should be a degree in economics or a joint degree with a significant emphasis on economics. 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
4

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.