MA Development Studies 16 months Postgraduate Program By Erasmus University Rotterdam |Top Universities

MA Development Studies

Location

Main Campus Woudestein, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Subject Ranking

# 28QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

16 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,500 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Jul, 2023Application Deadline

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Program overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In the MA programme you learn about the most recent theories and debates in development studies and you learn to apply this knowledge to practical issues of development and social change.


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Program overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In the MA programme you learn about the most recent theories and debates in development studies and you learn to apply this knowledge to practical issues of development and social change.


Why study this programme?

The programme is invaluable to young and...
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Admission Requirements

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  • Applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in one of the social sciences or equivalent, comprising at least three years studies at a recognised university or institute of higher education. They must have obtained at least class 2.2 (Lower Second), B or equivalent, but preferably class 2.1 (Upper Second), B+ or equivalent. Applicants from India with a BA degree from a four or five star university, as determined by the NAAC are admissible. Other Indian applicants, as well as applicants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan are required to have an MA degree.
  • Professional experience relevant to the Major which the applicant wishes to study is normally expected and is a preference for admission.
  • Applicants who are not native English speakers are required to demonstrate their proficiency. Thus on application for admittance to an ISS programme, students must provide a certificate from TOEFL (PBT-580, CBT-237, iBT 92) or IELTS academic test 6.5. ISS does not require a language certificate from native English speakers from the following countries: Australia, Botswana, Canada, Cameroon (English-speaking region), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda (English-speaking region), South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

01 Jul 2023
16 Months
Sep

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

17,500 EUR
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International Students

17,500 EUR
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QS subject rankings

Subject: Development Studies

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  • 2015
    #51-100
  • 2016
    #51-100
  • 2017
    #30
  • 2018
    #=48
  • 2019
    #29
  • 2020
    #32
  • 2021
    #12
  • 2022
    #11
  • 2023
    #13
  • 2024
    #24
  • 2025
    #28

Ranking criteria

Overall
78
Academic Reputation
70.8
Citations per Paper
92.4
Employer Reputation
75
H-index Citations
94.3
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