Program Overview
The Development Studies at BRAC University is a MDS 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 Development Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Bangladesh 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
- Tuition: EUR 125 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 62 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Development Perspectives
- Poverty: Concept, Measurement and Policy
- Global Dimensions of Development
- Rural Development
- Gender and Development
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- have at least a 3 year bachelor\'s degree or a Master degree in any discipline.
- have at least second class in SSC, HSC and in the bachelor\'s degree or\xc2\xa0 at least second division/class in SSC, HSC and a CGPA of at least 2.00 in the bachelor\'s degree. (Alternatively, for HSC-Letter grades/O-Level in five subjects & A-Level in two subjects with a GPA of 2.0 or above, according to BRAC University scale: A= 5, B= 4, C= 3, D= 2 & E= l. Only one E is acceptable.)
- Qualify in the admission test consisting of a written test and an interview.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 125 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 62 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 125 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 62 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact BRAC 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 Brac University
Brac University
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Brac University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2013-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-12
- Language English
- Duration 24 months