Program Overview
The Governance and Development at University of Antwerp is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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 Governance and Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Antwerpen, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Governance and Development 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
- Theories of development
- Research Methods I
- Research Methods II
- Governance for Development
- Local institutions and poverty reduction
- From violent conflict to peace and state reconstruction
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants from the South are eligible to apply for the programme provided they:
- \xc2\x95 hold one or more university degrees of at least four years of combined study in the social sciences (Economics, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, or related disciplines) with good study results. Applicants with a University degree of only 3 years of study may very exceptionally be admitted, provided they have successfully completed additional high-level training and can demonstrate very stronand relevant professional experience;
- \xc2\x95 have at least two years of professional experience in a sector relevant to the programme.
Applicants from developed countries are eligible to apply for the programme provided they:
- \xc2\x95 hold a Master\xc2\x92s degree in the Social Sciences (Economics, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, or related disciplines) with good study results;
- \xc2\x95 demonstrate a proven interest in development issues.
Applicants must be proficient in English. Special language facilities are offered for students from other language backgrounds.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Antwerp 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 University of Antwerp
University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium
The University of Antwerp is a major Belgian university located in the city of Antwerp. The official abbreviation is UAntwerp. The University of Antwerp has about 20,000 students, which makes it...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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