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

This MSc provides research training in development studies. The programme consists of Development: Theory, History and Policy - the core course of the DESTIN Masters' programmes - with a full course in Research Methodology taught in LSE's Methodology Institute, an optional course, and a dissertation. Teaching is through lectures, seminars and workshops. Assessment is by examination, dissertation and by 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
2

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