Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2013/14 |
THSP-AFM06: MSc International Development |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
 NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:- This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs): PG Diploma; PG Certificate
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
 - Programme progression requirement: not applicable
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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| Designated Essential Units |
| SP50254 | Foundations of international development | 6 Credits |
| SP50269 | Critical skills for international development and policy research | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list: |
Notes: - SP50216 is compulsory for students without a first degree in Economics or a related subject;
- SP50217 is compulsory for students without a first degree in Sociology or Anthropology;
- SP50218 is compulsory for students without a first degree in Politics, International Relations or a related subject.
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| SP50216 | Economics for international development | 6 Credits |
| SP50217 | Sociology & social anthropology of development | 6 Credits |
| SP50218 | Policy & politics of developing countries | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| SP50219 | Academic research skills and dissertation preparation | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| NB. SP50242 is taught as a 5 day intensive course during the Inter-Semester Break (see the Academic Year Charts for relevant dates). |
| MN50561 | International corporate social responsibility: principles and practice | 6 Credits |
| SP40215 | Critical issues in social development | 6 Credits |
| SP50220 | Management of development (MID) | 6 Credits |
| SP50221 | International development extended essay (MID) | 6 Credits |
| SP50225 | Political economy of globalisation | 6 Credits |
| SP50226 | World politics: conflict, security & development | 6 Credits |
| SP50227 | Natural resources and sustainability | 6 Credits |
| SP50231 | Ethics and public policy | 6 Credits |
| SP50242 | Wellbeing assessment in public policy and development practice | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| SP50235 | South Asia regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP50236 | Africa regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
| SP50237 | Latin America regional research specialism | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
| SP50222 | International development: Masters dissertation | 30 Credits |
