MSC in Development Studies at Lund University

MSc in Development Studies
LUND UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN
• Master of Science in Development Studies students have worked, for example, at embassies spread
• 2 years, full-time, 120 ECTS credits over the world, in governmental and non-governmental
• Graduate School, Faculty of Social Sciences development agencies within the UN and the EU and in var-
• Lund Campus ious NGOs, and in the private sector.
• Application deadline: January 2019
• Programme start: August 2019 Programme modules/courses
COURSES AND NUMBER OF CREDITS: Theories and Issues in
Programme overview Development (15 credits), Research Methods (15), Historical
The Master of Science in Development Studies is an inter- Aspects of Development (15), Theory of Sciences/Research
disciplinary social science Master’s programme focusing on Methods (15), Master’s degree thesis (30). Elective courses
problems of poverty and development. and/or studies abroad, and/or internship (30).
The objective of the programme is to provide you with
background knowledge and practical skills to understand, Career prospects
assess and work in development-related fields, whether The programme provides you with both the background
in direct poverty reduction or in other aspects of social, knowledge and the practical skills needed to work in
economic and institutional development. You will acquire a development-related fields. You will gain a critical under-
critical social science approach and will conduct your own standing of trends and debates within development work.
research within the context of the Master’s thesis. You will You will be prepared to make contributions to sustainable
be trained in various social science methods, both qualita- development in a role such as policymaker or practitioner in
tive and quantitative. You will also gain general skills like government agencies, private firms and NGOs. Alternatively,
problem-solving, working in teams, cultural understanding, you can pursue doctoral studies and a continued academic
writing independent reports as well as conceptual, analyti- career.
cal and evaluative skills.
The programme offers you a wide range of alternatives.
Entry requirements and how to apply
There are many social science courses within the Faculty of
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Social Science to provide you with deeper knowledge within
A Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the following
your disciplinary background or in other fields beneficial to
social sciences disciplines: development studies, education
your research interests. You will be given the chance to take
(pedagogy), gender studies, human geography, political
an active part in shaping your education by tailoring your
science, social work, social anthropology, sociology and
studies to your interests and career goals, especially in the
sociology of law or equivalent. A major is equivalent to a
second half of the programme.
minimum of 90 ECTS credits or 50% of all degree coursework
There are good opportunities to go abroad and take courses
solely within one social science discipline. English Level 6
at one of the many universities with which we have exchange
(equivalent to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90). See www.lunduniversity.
agreements. If you wish to work in development-related
lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
fields, you can also choose to do an internship. Previous
“Lecturers at the Graduate School give very good

and frank comments. It builds you up for the
work ahead and this aspect also really helped with
my writing skills. By the end of the programme,
you have in-depth knowledge of methods and
theory. I think I’ve gained a lot of experiences and,
if I’m put on the field, I know I’ll perform.”
Patience Owusuwaah from Ghana
Disclaimer: Changes may have been made since the printing of this fact sheet. Please see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for any updates.
HOW TO APPLY About the Faculty of Social Sciences
1. Apply online: Go to www.lunduniversity.lu.se/ The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a wide variety of
development-studies. Click on “Apply” and follow the Master’s programmes that are either interdisciplinary,
instructions for the online application at the Swedish national thematic programmes or programmes in certain disci-
application website www.universityadmissions.se. Rank plines. The variety of programmes and courses makes
the chosen programmes in order of preference. it possible for most students to find something to suit
2. Submit your supporting documents: their interests. You can obtain a Master’s degree in a
• General supporting documents: Check what documents traditional discipline such as Political Science or Sociol-
ogy, or in a thematic field such as Development Studies
you need to submit (i.e. official transcripts, degree
or Global Studies. The degree you attain depends on the
diploma/proof of expected graduation, translations,
courses you take and within which discipline you write
proof of English, passport) and how you need to submit
your Master’s thesis. All Master’s programmes at the Fac-
them at www.universityadmissions.se.
ulty give you eligibility for PhD studies. We also offer a
• Programme-specific supporting documents: When apply- Bachelor’s degree programme in Development Studies.
ing for the MSc in Development Studies, you must also
submit a statement of purpose with your application. About Lund University
3. Pay the application fee (when applicable). Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly
ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The
SELECTION CRITERIA/ADDITIONAL INFO University has 40,000 students and 7,400 staff based in
Selection is made based on grades on the courses and thesis Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our
efforts to understand, explain and improve our world
in the Bachelor’s degree, as well as the statement of pur-
and the human condition.
pose.
Lund is the most popular study location in Sweden.

TUITION FEES The University offers one of the broadest ranges of
There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/ programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on
EEA citizens, the tuition fee for this programme is SEK cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research. The Uni-
100 000 per year. See www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details versity has a distinct international profile, with partner
on tuition fees. universities in over 70 countries.
Lund University has an annual turnover of SEK 8 billion,

two-thirds of which are destined for research. Our eight
faculties conduct strong research in many different
areas, including over thirty research fields in which we
are world-leading. Many scientific breakthroughs and
pioneering innovations have originated from Lund
University.
Learn more at www.lunduniversity.lu.se

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CONTACT
Programme webpage
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/development-studies
Study Advisor
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LUND UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN

“Lecturers at the Graduate School give very good

Lund is the most popular study location in Sweden.

Lund University has an annual turnover of SEK 8 billion,

Learn more at www.lunduniversity.lu.se

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