Program Overview
The International Development Studies at Universit\xc3\xa9 Grenoble Alpes (UGA) is a Master programme in Social Sciences 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 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 France 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 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Grenoble, France
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
- [\'What Development for Whom? An Epistemology of Development Theories and Models\', \'Politics of Development\', \'Participatory Project Management or Methodology of Diploma Work: Research Methods and Techniques\', \'Enhancing Economic Sustainability: Paradigms, Strategies and Tools\', \'Alleviating Poverty and Inequalities: Paradigms, Strategies and Tools\', \'Facing Environmental Issues: Paradigms, Strategies and Tools\', \'A foreign language to be chosen by the student\', "When Diversity Becomes a Problem: Processes of \'Othering\' and Building Bridges", \'Overseas internship preparation\', \'3 to 5 month internship or field research and Master dissertation\', \'An integrated, interdisciplinary, comparative approach\', \'Problem-oriented analysis\', \'A people-centered view\', \'Experienced lecturing staff with an extensive network of local and international development and research organizations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Indian and Pacific Oceans and Europe.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum qualification equivalent to four years of French university studies. All applicants are expected to have a solid background in the field of international development studies. As students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and undertake written work in English, English B2 (upper intermediate) language proficiency has to be shown by one of the following:
- TOEFL score of at least 87 (internet based)
- IELTS score of at least 5.5 (internet based)
- Cambridge/Oxford
- Advanced Certificate of Proficiency
- A degree from a university where English is the language of instruction.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa9 Grenoble Alpes (UGA) 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 Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Grenoble, France
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months