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38 Development Studies MA Degree Programs


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.


Friedensau Adventist University
Master of Arts in Development Studies
- Möckern, Germany
MA
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
The M.A. Development has a specific focus on issues around global justice. Students learn about relevant theories as well as the practical realities of the development/aid industry. Everyone is required to do an internship and can choose a field of concentration such as gender, sustainability and migration.
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University of Padova
Master of Arts in Local Development
- Padua, Italy
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master’s degree in Local Development provides a thorough understanding of the specific social, organizational, economic, territorial, and institutional forms and dynamics that characterize local development processes in different geographical contexts. It offers an in-depth knowledge of the different methodologies used for the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes for local development and promotes the implementation of sustainability process. Its intrinsic multicultural and multilingual dimension is reinforced by international partnerships and mobility agreements.


University for Peace
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M.A. in Environment, Development and Peace
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
MA
Full time
11 months
On-Campus, Blended
English
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The Master of Arts Degree in Environment, Development, and Peace (EDP) provides comprehensive training in issues of sustainable development, environmental governance, natural resource management, and environmental conflict management from both ecological and social perspectives. It encompasses a broad range of subjects and themes, including Food Systems, Water Management, Forestry, Coastal Resources, Climate Change, Urban Ecology, and Social Movements. The program focuses on the human dimensions of the environment-development nexus, highlighting the connections between local perspectives and broader processes at the national, regional and global levels and emphasizing the importance of political, economic structures and inequality in access to resources as key drivers in environmental conflict and global environmental change. The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in both environmental and development policy and programming in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.


University for Peace
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Master in Conflict Resolution, Peace and Development
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
MA
Full time
11 months
On-Campus, Blended
Spanish
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This master's program aims to train leaders with the elements of an integral human development for the 21st century. The essential nucleus of this formation will make it possible to understand that the conflicts we face must be transformed and solved peacefully, because that is the only way to lay the foundations for peace. The combination of these elements allows access to development in all its facets: human development, sustainable and sustainable. For this, our vision supports the notions of the United Nations that peace, human development and the transformation and resolution of conflicts must contain transversally elements related to gender equity and the principle of non-discrimination, be this racial , social, conscience, cult, or other.


University of Otago
Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Indigenous Development/He Kura Matanui
- Dunedin, New Zealand
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts (Coursework) program is designed to give students the skills sought-after by employers around the globe, with a balance of specific subject knowledge plus broad-based transferable skills – such as oral and written communication, and analytical skills.


University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs
Master of Arts in International Development
- Denver, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Improve the human condition in vulnerable communities. Many communities around the world have been left behind — as evidenced by disparities in per capita earnings, health and life expectancy, political and human rights, personal security, and other measures of the human condition. This program emphasizes economic growth that is both environmentally sound and socially inclusive.


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.


University of the Witwatersrand
MA in Development Studies
MA
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
A leading inter-disciplinary postgraduate programme in development studies is currently on offer. The programme is social sciences orientated and specializes in health, labour, gender and rural development.


Kimmage Development Studies Centre
MA Degree in Development Studies
- Dublin, Ireland
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MA Degree in Development Studies is designed to prepare participants for work in development in a community, local government, youth/adult education, or NGO setting. It offers learners an opportunity to explore contemporary theories of social change and development and to analyse development policies and practices. It builds skills, especially in relation to research, leadership and working with groups and in the planning, management and evaluation of development projects.


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 Sussex
MA in Social Development
- Brighton, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to become a social development practitioner. This course addresses the increasing focus on social aspects of development in policy, planning and practice.


National Pedagogical University
MASTER'S DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Bogotá, Colombia
MA
On-Campus
Spanish
The International Center for Education and Human Development CINDE Foundation, a non-profit organization, offers in an agreement with the UPN National Pedagogical University, since 1983, the MASTER'S PROGRAM IN EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, aimed at professionals with experiences in the areas of Sciences Social, Education and Health.


Concordia University and John Molson School of Business
Master of Arts - Child Studies
- Montreal, Canada
MA
On-Campus
English
The MA in Child Studies investigates child cognition, emotion, social functioning, language, literacy, numeracy, moral development, special needs learners, and play. Education researchers also consider the critical role that families, peers, teachers, schools, inclusive practices, communities and culture play in development.


University of Bradford
MA Peace, Conflict and Development
- Bradford, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
The MA Peace, Conflict and Development Studies provides an advanced understanding of the inter-relationships between conflict, development, security, and governance in developing, fragile, transitional and/or conflict-affected regions and countries. You’ll gain the understanding and skills you need to pursue or develop a career in what is now a major area for international, national and local policy and practitioner communities.
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