Bachelor of Science in Development Studies

at Lund University

Modules:
 

• Development and under-development in a historical perspective, the economic, social and political transformation of the third world
• Development policy in practise
• Development theory
• Research methods - an introduction
• Development cooperation in practice

• General requirements and studies equivalent of courses Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2 and English 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School.
• In the early international admissions round seats are allocated entirely through the general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate. In the later national admissions round seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 66 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %. The University board has decided that applicants with equal merits (in the GPA group) should be separated by the use of a valid result from the Swedish national university aptitude test.

For International Students: kr 1,00,000 per year

You will get both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills needed for jobs in the development sector. Upon graduation you can continue with Master’s and Doctoral studies; or pursue various positions within government agencies, private firms and NGOs.