Program Overview
The International Development Studies at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Development Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Ã s, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Development Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Intro to Development Studies\', \'Development Theory and Policy\', \'Development Classics\', \'Research Methods\', \'Poverty\', \'Political Ecology\', \'Conflict and Development\', \'Gender and Development\', \'International Relations Theory\', \'Human Rights and Development\', \'Global Food Security\', \'Development Theory and Policy\', \'Development Classics\', \'Introduction to Development Studies\', "Master\'s Thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requires either a Bachelor degree, a Norwegian cand. mag. degree, or an equivalent background in one of the following fields: Social Sciences, Development Studies, Political Science, Education, Anthropology, Sociology, Resource Management or Economics. Applicants must meet the university\xc2\x92s requirement for English language proficiency.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-12-17
About Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Ås, Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months