Master of Science in Development Studies
- Entry level
- A bachelor's degree
- Field of study
- Development Studies
- Duration
- 2 years
- Institution
- National University of Science and Technology
Entry requirements
Postgraduate: what you need to apply
A bachelor's degree
Postgraduate study follows a first degree. School grades alone do not qualify you.
As the institution publishes it
An Honours degree in Development Studies or equivalent; OR a relevant bachelor's degree in Social Science or any other discipline. Development work experience is an advantage. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.
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About this programme
Examines why countries and communities develop unevenly and what policies and practices work, for those seeking leadership roles in development. Offered at master's level, it builds on a first degree and typically combines coursework with a research project or dissertation.
What you will study
Development theory and policy, poverty and inequality, governance, project and programme management, research methods and a dissertation.
Further study and pathways
Doctoral research in development studies.
More details
- Campus basis
- Stated in the advert
- 'A' Level requirement
- Not specified
- 'O' Level requirement
- Not specified
- Study options (campus: mode)
- Bulawayo: Mode not stated | Harare: Mode not stated
- Degree requirement (class and field)
- An Honours degree in Development Studies or equivalent | a relevant bachelor's degree in Social Science or any other discipline
- Diploma / certificate / professional qualification
- Not specified
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