ISS offers a 15-month MA Programme in Development Studies, a multi and interdisciplinary field of study seeking to understand social, political and economic change and development.

You can apply for the following Majors. Within each Major there are several specializations for you to choose from.

Name of Major	Possible Specializations
Agrarian and Environmental Studies (AES)	Agriculture and Rural Development Environment and Sustainable Development
Economics of Development (ECD)	Econometric Analysis of Development Policies The Global Economy
Governance, Policy and Political Economy (GPPE)	International Political Economy and Development Local Development Strategies Public Policy and Management
Human Rights, Gender and Conflict Studies: Social Justice Perspectives (SJP)	Conflict and Peace Studies Human Rights Women and Gender Studies
Social Policy for Development (SPD)	Children and Youth Studies Population Studies Poverty Studies Work and Employment

 

Structure of the MA programme >>>read more

The Master of Arts in Development Studies offers solid and balanced academic and professionally relevant training in theory and methods for development studies.

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MA in Development Studies as a part-time programme>>>read more

Study for your MA in Development Studies at ISS part time.

2011 MA graduation

Click on the photo to see videos and photos from the 2011 MA graduation ceremony held on 16 December 2011.