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Managing Rural Development – (M.Sc.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Centre for Development, Environment and Policy
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| Application Deadline: | November 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 10,475 - | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The rural sectors of developing countries are often pivotal to wider processes of social and economic change. An understanding of the underlying driving forces of these processes, of their interactions with global and urban change, and of their consequences is critical for many working in development, government and business.
This programme provides an interdisciplinary awareness of social, economic and management issues in rural change together with conceptual, analytical and operational skills for understanding and working to influence the driving forces in these processes of change.
The programme gives students the opportunity to develop:
- a critical awareness of the social, economic and management issues underlying socioeconomic change
- conceptual and analytical skills relevant to the social and economic dimensions of agriculture and related industries
- a set of operational skills pertinent to working in the public, private or NGO domains
- the ability to engage with, and influence, rational debates concerning the optimal direction of rural sector change
- enhanced communication and presentation skills
- the ability to access the rural development literature and to pursue effective research.
Graduates of this programme will typically find work in:
- development projects, typically focused on small farms and the households associated with these farms
- aid agencies and NGOs concerned with rural change
- programmes concerned with health, nutrition and other rural development issues
- government ministries and other public sector organisations concerned with the rural sector
- consultancies related to a wide range of government programmes.
Contents
For the MSc in Managing Rural Development students will take:
- 4 core modules
- 4 elective modules
- 2 research modules
Core Modules
- economics and institutions for development (C116) [this module must be taken in the first year]
- gender & social development (C140)
- management in rural development (C231)
- rural development (C230)
Elective Modules
- agricultural trade & policy (C110)
- food security and social protection (C125)
- managing knowledge and communication for development (C123)
- marketing for small agribusinesses (C138)
- NGO management (C132)
- project planning & management (C134)
- rural finance (C128) [scheduled for 2012]
- socioeconomics of rural livelihoods(C135)
- understanding poverty (C119)
- water resource management(C126)
- one module selected from another course
Research Modules
- research methods (R106)
- research report (RR01)
Strengthening quantitative skills
It is recommended that students whose basic quantitative analysis skills are weak should also take a non-examined module: Mathematical and statistical methods (CF04) at or near the start of their studies. Study materials may be obtained from CeDEP’s online learning environment. Printed material and tutorial support may be provided at cost.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
- A good degree in an appropriate discipline acceptable to the University.
- For all applicants a high level of English language ability in reading, writing and study skills, equivalent to a score of 6.0 in the IELTS test or a score of 580 in the paper-based test (PBT), 237 in the computerised test (CBT), or 90 in the Internet test (IBT) is required.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Funding details
Scholarships and BursariesThere are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.
Loans
Another way to fund your studies is through educational loans. Some high street banks offer loans for education. The other option is a career development loan. Before taking out a loan ensure that you understand what the repayments will be and that you will be able to afford them.
Professional and Career Development LoansA Professional and Career Development Loan is a bank loan for UK students designed to help you pay for your course. Repayments start one month after you complete your course. You can borrow between £300 and £8,000. The bank will approve your loan according to your credit rating.
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The Registry Fees and Scholarship section can also certify student registration for other loans, such as Canadian educational loans.
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Other Sources of Funding
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- Hotcourses Scholarship Search
- HERO funding information for research students
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