Development Studies (ISS)
Gain critical perspectives on global development and social justice in a one-year Master of Arts programme.
Best for:Best for students and professionals seeking a comprehensive international perspective on social justice, human rights, and global development policy.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Development Studies at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam, is a one-year programme designed to provide critical perspectives on contemporary issues in global development. Students explore key themes such as social justice, governance, migration, human rights, and environmental sustainability while studying in The Hague. The curriculum offers a highly international environment aimed at developing tools to understand and influence global equity and public policy. Participants engage with diverse global viewpoints to tackle pressing challenges in international development and policy-making.
What you'll do
- Engage critically with core concepts and contemporary debates in global development studies
- Examine issues related to human rights, governance, and development policy
- Analyze complex global challenges including poverty, migration, and environmental sustainability
- Participate in an international classroom setting to exchange diverse perspectives on global equity
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; IELTS overall band 6.5, TOEFL computer-based 237, or TOEFL internet-based 92
Instruction: English
- Critical thinking regarding global socio-economic and political challenges
- Academic writing and analytical research skills
- Capacity to engage in multidisciplinary coursework spanning social sciences
- Hold an appropriate undergraduate degree prior to admission
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Applicants should submit their application materials through the official ISS admissions portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and English language proficiency test scores are provided.
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- Academic transcripts
- English language test scores
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