Program Overview
The Development Practice at Emory University is a Master programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Development Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States 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
- Tuition: USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Atlanta, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Development Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Development Economics
- Policies in Global Health
- Political Economy of Development Practice
- Ecosystems, Natural Resources and Development
- Research Methods for Development Practice
- Rights, Governance and Development
- Gender and Development
- Energy, Engineering and Infrastructure
- Social Enterprise
- Concentration Elective
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admissions header imageApplication Process
- Transcripts
- Standardized Test Scores
- Statement of Purpose
- CV/Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Application Fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Emory University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Emory University
Emory University
Atlanta, United States
private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
