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Universities Sweden Lund University Courses Master of Science in Development Studies

Master of Science in Development Studies
at Lund University

Lund, Sweden

Tuition Fee kr 110,000
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Are you interested in working with development related issues, with a focus on human development, poverty reduction and sustainability?

This programme is an interdisciplinary programme in social sciences, which deals with key issues in development as well as different theoretical perspectives to increase your understanding of the preconditions for and content of development. The objective of the programme is to provide you with the background knowledge and concrete skills to understand, assess and work in development-related fields, whether in direct poverty reduction or in other aspects of social and institutional development.

Entry Requirement
- To be eligible for the programme the applicant must have the equivalent of a Swedish Bachelor’s degree with a major (i.e. at least 90 ECTS credits) in one of the following social sciences disciplines: Development studies, Gender Studies, Human Geography, Political Science, Social Work, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Sociology of Law or equivalent.
- A good command of English language both spoken and written, equivalent to English B/6 (advanced) proficiency in the Swedish secondary system, is required. Equivalence assessments will be made according to national guidelines.
Fees & Scholarships
For International Students: kr 1,10,000 per year
Career Prospect
The programme in development studies will prepare you for PhD studies as well as for a career in a role as policy maker, trainer or practitioner, in government agencies, private firms and NGOs.

Cost Of Studying At Lund University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Science in Development Studies at Lund University