Filters
Filters
- Masters
- MA
- Asia
- Social Science Programs
- Development Studies
- On-Campus
Sort by
5 Development Studies MA Degree Programs in Asia
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Glocal: MA in International Development
- Jerusalem, Israel
MA
Part time
18 months
On-Campus
English
Glocal International Development is an innovative, interdisciplinary 18-month M.A. program that aims to effectively translate academic research into practical understanding conducive to work with communities and development organizations across the globe.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Master of Arts in Professional Education (Training and Development)
- 50, Singapore
MA
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts in Professional Education (MAPE) seeks to deepen academic knowledge and competencies for individuals who work in or wish to move into professional roles within various settings of higher and adult professional education.
Best programs for you
Answer a few questions and we'll match you with programs!
Chulalongkorn University
Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS)
- Bangkok, Thailand
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts in International Development Studies is one of the first in Southeast Asia to offer multidisciplinary training in international development. The curriculum integrates academic, technical, managerial, and professional training in the social sciences.
University of Haifa, International School
Master of Arts in Education and Development in Early Childhood
- Haifa, Israel
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
In recent years, the growing need for early education professionals and policymakers in under-resourced countries has become crucial and urgent. UHaifa International's Master's Program in Early Education & Development has addressed this pressing issue by training the next generation of early childhood experts to become change agents, improve the lives of children in developing regions, and impact for good. Led by our dedicated team of professional lecturers and researchers, our unique interdisciplinary program combines an up-to-date comprehensive theory with state-of-the-art practical skills, designed to positively promote children's wellbeing. Childhood professionals such as educators, social workers, health professionals or therapists; researchers, policymakers, social activists, and aspiring 'movers and shakers eager to promote social change, will greatly benefit from this one-of-a-kind program. Attractive scholarships and living stipends will be offered to eligible students arriving from under-resourced regions.
Chulalongkorn University
Master of Arts in Population Policy and Human Development
- Bangkok, Thailand
MA
Full time
1 year
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Program is designed to focus on key issues in policy for population and human development ranging from demography, population aging, migration, resources, and environment relating to population changes, and public policy design.
Popular Social Science Programs Development Studies degree types
Popular study format
Learn more about Development Studies MA degree programs in Asia
Development studies often aim to prepare students to perform a deep investigation of the developing world. To this end, an academic program in this discipline might engage with any number of issues facing developing economies and societies.
Students who complete a part of their degree in Asia are growing in numbers. Currently, the second and the third biggest economies are in Asia. Without limitation, students have described their time in Asia as the best experience of their lives. Today, three of the four most populated countries of the world are in Asia: China, India, and Indonesia.
An MA is a master’s degree awarded to students that have completed a program studying humanities or fine arts subjects such as history, communications, philosophy, theology or English. A Master of Arts degree typically requires coursework, research and written examinations.