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Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2014/15

THSP-APM06: MSc International Development

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mode of attendance: Part-time

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  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30

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.

Semester 1: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
SP50254 Foundations of international development 6 Credits
SP50269 Critical skills for international development and policy research 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 units 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.
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

Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
SP50219 Academic research skills and dissertation preparation 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
SP50235 Contemporary issues in South Asian development 6 Credits
SP50236 Contemporary issues in African development 6 Credits
SP50237 Latin America regional research specialism 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 24 credits from the following list:
ED50489 Education and international development for IEG 12 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

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
SP50222 International development: Masters dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.