Master's Programme in Global Development, Crisis and Change
A cross-disciplinary master's programme exploring the causes, management, and social impacts of global crises.
Best for:Best for students interested in development studies, social change, and the intersection of global crises and policy.
Overview
The Master's Programme in Global Development, Crisis and Change at the University of Agder provides a comprehensive framework for understanding complex global challenges. Students examine the underlying causes and societal impacts of issues such as poverty, inequality, pandemics, and climate change. The curriculum is cross-disciplinary, integrating perspectives from political science, sociology, anthropology, media studies, and geography. The programme emphasizes practical application, collaborative learning, and cross-cultural communication through a mix of digital instruction and mandatory face-to-face sessions in Norway and Sri Lanka. The final year is dedicated to independent research, with students encouraged to conduct fieldwork in developing countries for their master's thesis.
What you'll do
- Participate actively in digital classrooms and virtual group work.
- Attend mandatory face-to-face sessions in Norway and Sri Lanka.
- Engage in cross-disciplinary discussions involving political science, sociology, and anthropology.
- Develop and execute an independent master's thesis project.
- Conduct fieldwork in a developing country to inform thesis research.
- Collaborate with fellow students and faculty to foster an optimal learning environment.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Degree offered: Master's
Language: English proficiency required for academic study.
Instruction: English
- Ability to work in cross-disciplinary environments.
- Strong interest in global development and social change.
- Capacity for independent research and critical analysis.
- Willingness to participate in international field sessions.
- Must meet general admission requirements for master's programmes at the University of Agder.
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Applications are submitted through the University of Agder's official study portal. Prospective students should review the specific admission requirements and deadlines listed on the university website.
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- Proof of English proficiency
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