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Africa and International Development – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Humanities & Social Science
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme offers a grounded and multi-disciplinary grasp of issues of development in an African context for students interested in pursuing a career in development agencies, research, the public sector and non-governmental organisations.
Core components of the degree tackle the theories and politics of international development, the history of poverty and development in Africa, and strategies designed to address developmental problems on the continent.
A range of optional courses are available to enable you to gain in-depth knowledge on particular issues related to development, such as gender, science and technology, environment, aid, and research methodologies.
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You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entry Requirements for this programme are normally a minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent in social sciences.
Given the applied nature of the programme professional experience may compensate for lower than normal academic entry requirements.
Applicants with a degree in the humanities or physical sciences may be accepted, subject to appraisal by the programme director.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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You can contact Dr Barbara Bompani (Programme Director) to ask a question about Africa and International Development at The University of Edinburgh.
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