Development Studies MA
Develop the analytical and practical skills required to address some of today’s most pressing global challenges including inequality, sustainability and security.
Based at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), you’ll learn how to approach development problems with creativity, confidence and the ability to work collaboratively.
IDS is an independent research and teaching institute located on the campus of the University of Sussex, with a close affiliation with the University. All teaching staff are active researchers in development, resulting in a unique learning experience grounded in real-world challenges and solutions.
You’ll have a wide range of modules to choose from, giving you the flexibility to choose what interests you most and grow intellectually within the overall degree framework. You’ll develop an understanding of the main debates in development, engage in informed and critical ways with professionals from diverse backgrounds, and join an active community of people from around the world working on social justice.
Intakes
- Aug
- Jan Deadline: Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Institute of Development Studies (IDS) postgraduates have gone on to work as ministers in national governments, high-level officials in development organisations, civil servants, leaders of civil society organisations and high profile academics at universities across the world. Many of them are working to understand and tackle some of the most pressing global challenges.
They also apply their expertise to research and policy work in governments, NGOs, think tanks and universities such as:
- the Women’s Research Institute
- Educational Trust Malawi
- the British Institute of Human Rights
- Korea International Cooperation Agency
- Greenpeace
- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
- Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 55-70% depending on your university.
FOR NEPAL
- A 4-year Bachelor degree with GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 65%.
FOR BANGLADESH
- A 4-year Bachelor degree with GPA of at least 3.3/4.0
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
23500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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