MSc Development Studies
Development Studies Institute (DESTIN), London School of Economics

This MSc equips students with the analytical skills necessary for understanding the issues of development through high quality academic training. It examines the importance of contemporary theory in the social sciences for the policy and practice of development. It comprises a compulsory core course, a dissertation and two options from a wide choice. Teaching is through lectures, seminars and workshops. Assessment is by examination, dissertation and various forms of continuous assessment.

Type of course
Postgraduate taught course

Entry requirements
A first degree in any subject, although a first degree in a social science or humanities subject would be an advantage, at a standard equivalent to a British University first class or upper second honours degree. In US terminology this means that you should normally have obtained or expect to obtain a GPA of at least 3.5 (out of 4) or above.

Start and finish dates
30 September 2004 to 30 Sept 2005

Average student numbers
81

http://www.lse.ac.uk/Depts/destin