Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2013/14 |
THSP-APM06: MSc International Development |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
Mode of attendance: Part-time |
 NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their 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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| Part-time students will typically take either two or three units in each semester, aiming to complete 30 credits in the first year and 30 in the second year. Preference is given to completing as many of the compulsory units in the first year of studies (so as to provide the core knowledge). Optional units along with any remaining compulsory units are taken in the second year. However the actual balance will be flexible subject to agreement by the Director of Studies. |
| 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 |
