MSc in Global Development
A research-based, cross-disciplinary Master's programme focused on the complexities of global livelihoods and economic development.
Best for:Best for students seeking a cross-disciplinary approach to global development, economic policy, and social change.
Overview
The MSc in Global Development at the University of Copenhagen is a two-year, research-oriented programme designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global, regional, and local development challenges. Students engage in a curriculum that combines theoretical analysis with practical application, including a mandatory field course in a low or middle-income country during the first year. The second year offers flexibility, allowing students to tailor their studies to their specific interests before completing a master's thesis. Graduates are equipped to critically evaluate development policies, economic growth strategies, and the social norms that shape human well-being in diverse contexts.
What you'll do
- Complete six compulsory courses during the first year of the programme.
- Participate in a mandatory field course located in a low or middle-income country.
- Independently analyze and evaluate development policies and economic growth strategies.
- Critically assess factors influencing the livelihoods and well-being of diverse populations.
- Contextualize social norms and cultural theories within development frameworks.
- Conduct independent research leading to the completion of a master's thesis.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English (proficiency requirements as per university admission standards)
Instruction: English
- Academic proficiency in social sciences or related disciplines
- Ability to conduct independent critical analysis
- Capacity for cross-disciplinary research
- Must meet the general admission requirements for Master's programmes at the University of Copenhagen
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Applications must be submitted through the official University of Copenhagen portal. Prospective students should review the specific admission requirements and deadlines provided on the university's website.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of language proficiency
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