International Development Studies

Additional subject: Applicants are expected to have a solid basis in the field of social sciences and development studies of at least (an equivalent of) 30 ECTS earned during previous study.

Grade average: Study results obtained in previous education should demonstrate that a student is able to attain and maintain a good to excellent level, especially in the fields of international development studies and social sciences research methodology. Undergraduate studies should be completed with an overall grade average of at least a B/3.0 (American system), second class, lower division Honours degree (British system), C (ECTS system), 7.0 (Dutch system) or equivalent.

Grade list: All applicants are required to submit official transcripts of each higher education institute attended, listing all courses and examinations already completed and currently enrolled in, and grades and credits obtained.

Knowledge minimum: Applicants should have a solid basis in both qualitative and quantitative social sciences research methodology reflected by the completion of at least (an equivalent of) 20 ECTS during previous study. Experience with the following research methods skills is required:\n* Make a solid research design\n* Understand advantages and disadvantages of different research methods and a mixed methods approach\n* Develop and apply a (simple) survey\n* Interpret the results of a survey with a statistical package\n* Be able to do statistical analysis, preferably with SPSS or similar software programme\n* Conduct an interview\n* Analyse the results of an interview\nPromising candidates with slightly less than 20 ECTS of social sciences research methodology may be admitted provided that they complete an intensive research methodology module (in the four weeks prior to the Master\'s programme) offered by the Graduate School of Social Sciences. Please note that this is up to the admissions committee to decide.\n

Language test: All non\xc3\x82\xc2\xadnative speakers of English (including Dutch students) applying to one of the English taught programmes offered by the Graduate School of Social Sciences, are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. All students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and undertake written work in English. Applicants who are nationals of or who have obtained their Bachelor\'s degree in countries other than the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland or New Zealand are required to submit an English test score that meets specific requirements. Inability to do so will disqualify you from enrolment.

Previous education: The Master\'s programme in International Development Studies seeks students with an academic Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent) in the field of international development studies (ontwikkelingsstudies) or another closely related social sciences discipline.

Written request: All applicants are required to submit a statement of motivation.

Additional language requirements:

• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
• IELTS overall band: 7
• IELTS listening: 6.5
• IELTS reading: 6.5
• IELTS writing: 6.5
• IELTS speaking: 6.5
• TOEFL paper based: 600
• TOEFL internet based: 95