Master's in Development Practice
A multidisciplinary one-year Master's programme bridging health, natural, social, and management sciences for international development.
Best for:Best for graduates seeking multidisciplinary training in international development and practical field methodologies.
Overview
The Development Practice programme at Trinity College Dublin offers an integrated theoretical and practical approach to international development through multidisciplinary training spanning health, natural, social, and management sciences. Students complete thirteen core academic modules complemented by advanced training in research design, methodology, and digital tools. The curriculum is designed to equip graduates with the rigorous analytical and practical skills required to address complex global challenges in government and non-governmental organizations. Applicants engage in a comprehensive educational experience combining rigorous coursework with practical fieldwork methodologies.
What you'll do
- Complete thirteen core academic modules across health, natural, social, and management sciences
- Participate in Master's-level training in research design, methodology, and qualitative and quantitative techniques
- Engage with leading-edge digital tools and techniques for international development research
- Fulfill all coursework, examinations, and dissertation or project requirements of the programme
Requirements
Degree required: First or upper second-class Honours degree (3.5 GPA equivalent)
Degree offered: Master's (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English; Band B Standard Entry requirements (e.g., official evidence of proficiency)
Instruction: English
- Strong academic record in primary degree with a first or upper second-class Honours
- Demonstrated foundational knowledge in health, natural, social, or management sciences
- Proficiency in research design and methodological analysis
- Applicants must hold an approved primary degree from a reputable university, third-level institution, or recognised awarding body
- Candidates with lower primary degree grades may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional practical achievement in international development
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-31
Submit your application through the official Trinity College Dublin postgraduate portal by the closing date. Ensure all academic transcripts and English language proficiency documentation are attached as required.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
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