Program Overview
The International Development and Social Change at Clark University is a MA 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 and Social Change 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 5,355 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Worcester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Development and Social Change programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Economic Fundamentals for International Development
- Gender and Health
- Trafficking: Globalization and its Illicit Commodities
- Peasants, Rural Development and Agrarian Change
- Famine and Food Security
- Beyond Victims and Guardian Angels: Third World Women, Gender and Development
- Gender, Militarization and Development
- Social Movements, Globalization and the State
- In the Name of God: Religion, Identity and Violence in a Globalizing World
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Clark Graduate School Application
- Application Fee: $75 (non-refundable), submitted with your online application.
- Personal Statement: Please discuss your academic interests and goals. Include your current professional and research interests, as well as your long-range professional objectives. Please be as specific as possible about how your objectives can be met at Clark and do not exceed 800 words.
- Resume: Required.
- Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation required from persons who are competent to judge your qualifications for graduate study (at least one of the three required recommendations should be from an academic source).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,355 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 5,355 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Clark 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 Clark University
Clark University
Worcester, United States
Clark 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 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months