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MA Agriculture and Rural Development
You’ll cover the policies and practices of the major international institutions in rural development – including the World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organisation, United Nations Development Programme and La Via Campesina. You’ll also gain cutting-edgeinsights on the relationship between agriculture and rural development.
With these topics back at the top of the international development agenda, you’ll graduate ready to take on a fulfilling career or further study in the area.
Gain an overview of agriculture, rural livelihoods, rural policy and politics. You’ll strengthen your analytical prowess and graduate with a set of widely transferable skills.
Focus on the dynamic interactions between local livelihoods and agriculture as a globalised industry. Take an interdisciplinary perspective on the global, national and local level processes that shape agriculture and rural development. And integrate your knowledge by using a mix of social sciences, economics and natural resource studies.You’ll cover the policies and practices of the major international institutions in rural development – including the World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organisation, United Nations Development Programme and La Via Campesina. You’ll also gain cutting-edgeinsights on the relationship between agriculture and rural development.
With these topics back at the top of the international development agenda, you’ll graduate ready to take on a fulfilling career or further study in the area.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
School of International Development, University of East Anglia (DEV), United Kingdom
International Development (BA)
King’s international development programme asks what these countries have done that is distinctive and new. But, the programme also explores whether these changes are enduring and examine the ongoing challenges of national development facing these nations. King’s international development programme looks at emerging economies for policy innovations and solutions that may offer lessons for poorer regions and nations.
The International Development BA is an interdisciplinary programme covering Development Economics, Politics, Sociology, and Anthropology.
Key benefits
- The interdisciplinary course offers a distinctive approach to the study of development by focusing on the ‘emerging economies’ and international development.
- Located in the heart of London with excellent academic, social and cultural opportunities and wide-ranging access to library and archival resources nearby.
- You can choose to study abroad for a full year, and extend your education at King's over four years.
DID
King’s International Development Institute (IDI)
The Department of International Development at King's offers one undergraduate degree, which is our International Development BA. The course looks at rising economic powers like the BRIC countries as well as other successful economies such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Turkey and South Korea.King’s international development programme asks what these countries have done that is distinctive and new. But, the programme also explores whether these changes are enduring and examine the ongoing challenges of national development facing these nations. King’s international development programme looks at emerging economies for policy innovations and solutions that may offer lessons for poorer regions and nations.
The International Development BA is an interdisciplinary programme covering Development Economics, Politics, Sociology, and Anthropology.
Key benefits
- The interdisciplinary course offers a distinctive approach to the study of development by focusing on the ‘emerging economies’ and international development.
- Located in the heart of London with excellent academic, social and cultural opportunities and wide-ranging access to library and archival resources nearby.
- You can choose to study abroad for a full year, and extend your education at King's over four years.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
King’s International Development Institute (IDI), United Kingdom
DID
Master in Development Studies - Human and Social Sciences
There is indeed a specific subject that concerns the question of change in all societies, in those of the so-called developed countries as well as those of the so-called developing or emerging countries, and a family of trades particularly dedicated to this subject: International organizations, bilateral cooperation frameworks, consultancy firms, consultants, heads of non-governmental organizations, etc. This subject is also a field of reflection and research whose problems are renewed in the research institutions of the North and even more of the South.
The master's degree proposed by the IEDES is aimed at a wide range of audiences: French students first, European and third country nationals then, in initial or continuing education for the most part, but also professionals Having already acquired experience in the field of development and wishing to obtain a complementary qualification of university dimension.
Master in Development Studies – Human and Social Sciences:
3 adapted professional courses:
- Social and economic development: work, training, health
- Local development: actors, mobilizations and territories
- Crises: emergency response and development actions
Institut d'Etude du Développement Economique et Social, Université Paris 1 (IEDES)
The development of the southern countries and the effects of globalization in the world, particularly in their economic and social components, are more than ever a major issue, both academically and politically. The various crises – social, environmental, food, economic and financial – that cross the global economy underscore the need for developing countries to have strong economic, social and institutional foundations to overcome these instabilities over the long term. It is not only a question of managing difficult circumstances, but also of placing oneself in a long-term horizon in order to avoid recurring crises that are severely penalizing for development.There is indeed a specific subject that concerns the question of change in all societies, in those of the so-called developed countries as well as those of the so-called developing or emerging countries, and a family of trades particularly dedicated to this subject: International organizations, bilateral cooperation frameworks, consultancy firms, consultants, heads of non-governmental organizations, etc. This subject is also a field of reflection and research whose problems are renewed in the research institutions of the North and even more of the South.
The master's degree proposed by the IEDES is aimed at a wide range of audiences: French students first, European and third country nationals then, in initial or continuing education for the most part, but also professionals Having already acquired experience in the field of development and wishing to obtain a complementary qualification of university dimension.
Master in Development Studies – Human and Social Sciences:
3 adapted professional courses:
- Social and economic development: work, training, health
- Local development: actors, mobilizations and territories
- Crises: emergency response and development actions
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Institut d’études du développement de la Sorbonne, Université Paris 1 (IEDES), France
Sustainable Development and Global Justice (SUSTJUSTICE) Postgraduate Programme
The programme combines it's primary focus on law with a inter-disciplinary approach that takes into account the complex nature of the topic. Additionally, it brings together the knowledge and exptertise of the Global South and the Global North for a unique educational experience. SUSTJUSTICE is comprised of four compulsory courses: International Law and Sustainable Development, Human Rights and Global Justice, Law in Developing Countries and External Actors in Aid, Trade and Investment. In a period of 11 intensive weeks, the teaching combines theoretical insights in the classroom with practical assignments such as role-plays, negotiations, moot-courts and writing assignments such as policy briefs and short academic papers. This methodology is aimed at preparing the participants to be change-catalysts in their professional life and in their communities.
In the past four years, the programme has attracted a diverse student body with participants from all over the globe. This diversity is also reflected in the teaching team which includes leading experts from the North and South who discuss salient features of their disciplines, and encourage students to reflect upon key challenges in the area of sustainable development and global justice.
Institute of Development Policy, University of Antwerp (IOB)
The University of Antwerp Law Faculty’s Law and Development Research Group runs a full-time post-graduate certificate programme on “Sustainable Development and Global Justice” (SUSTJUSTICE) from 10 February to 30 April 2020. SUSTJUSTICE is a comprehensive teaching programme based on the research lines of the Law and Development Research Group. It builds upon four editions (2016-2019) of the Sustainable Development and Human Rights Programme (SUSTLAW). SUSTJUSTICE is embedded into the English Master of Laws (LLM) taught at the Faculty of Law of the University of Antwerp.The programme combines it's primary focus on law with a inter-disciplinary approach that takes into account the complex nature of the topic. Additionally, it brings together the knowledge and exptertise of the Global South and the Global North for a unique educational experience. SUSTJUSTICE is comprised of four compulsory courses: International Law and Sustainable Development, Human Rights and Global Justice, Law in Developing Countries and External Actors in Aid, Trade and Investment. In a period of 11 intensive weeks, the teaching combines theoretical insights in the classroom with practical assignments such as role-plays, negotiations, moot-courts and writing assignments such as policy briefs and short academic papers. This methodology is aimed at preparing the participants to be change-catalysts in their professional life and in their communities.
In the past four years, the programme has attracted a diverse student body with participants from all over the globe. This diversity is also reflected in the teaching team which includes leading experts from the North and South who discuss salient features of their disciplines, and encourage students to reflect upon key challenges in the area of sustainable development and global justice.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Institute of Development Policy, University of Antwerp (IOB), Belgium
Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policies (DEIP)
The programme aims to meet the growing demand from developing countries for support in analysing the latest technological developments and designing appropriate responses and policies tailored to their specific development contexts.
The course targets senior and middle level officials of Ministries of Science and Technology, Industry, Economic Affairs and other technology-supporting institutions, as well as representatives from the private sector involved in science and technology policy issues.
The training focuses on the theory and practice of innovation policy, on policy design, policy implementation, on the measurement and monitoring of innovative performance, and on the evaluation of the outcomes of innovation policies.
Courses are planned jointly with host organisations in developing countries.
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
The UNU-MERIT course on the Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policies (DEIP) is an intensive one-week programme for policymakers in science, technology and innovation in developing countries and for participants from the private sector involved in strategic decision-making about technology and innovation.The programme aims to meet the growing demand from developing countries for support in analysing the latest technological developments and designing appropriate responses and policies tailored to their specific development contexts.
The course targets senior and middle level officials of Ministries of Science and Technology, Industry, Economic Affairs and other technology-supporting institutions, as well as representatives from the private sector involved in science and technology policy issues.
The training focuses on the theory and practice of innovation policy, on policy design, policy implementation, on the measurement and monitoring of innovative performance, and on the evaluation of the outcomes of innovation policies.
Courses are planned jointly with host organisations in developing countries.
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), Netherlands
Occupational Health in Developing Countries
After the course, you will understand:
- the basic concepts of occupational health; the tasks and structure of occupational health services;
- the most important risk factors for illness and injuries at workplaces globally;
- the major occupational diseases;
- the different steps in risk assessment at the workplace;
- the association between workplace exposure and health effects;
- and the main steps in preventing exposure to health hazards in the work environment.
Target group:
The course is at Master level, but other students can also benefit from the information. This course is open to anyone, although previous degree level studies in medicine, dentistry, health sciences or natural sciences, as well as a good knowledge of English, will be helpful.
Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP), International Social Science Council (ISSC); UiB Global, University of Bergen
This free online course provides an introduction to occupational health – a part of public health that is neglected in many developing countries, where industrial activity is increasing, but the health and safety of workers is hardly discussed. The course will teach you basic knowledge of occupational health and how to prevent the development of diseases and injuries, which are caused by working conditions in developing countries.After the course, you will understand:
- the basic concepts of occupational health; the tasks and structure of occupational health services;
- the most important risk factors for illness and injuries at workplaces globally;
- the major occupational diseases;
- the different steps in risk assessment at the workplace;
- the association between workplace exposure and health effects;
- and the main steps in preventing exposure to health hazards in the work environment.
Target group:
The course is at Master level, but other students can also benefit from the information. This course is open to anyone, although previous degree level studies in medicine, dentistry, health sciences or natural sciences, as well as a good knowledge of English, will be helpful.
Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP), International Social Science Council (ISSC), Norway
UiB Global, University of Bergen, Norway
Climate Change and Development (Short Course)
School of International Development, University of East Anglia (DEV)
Climate change has profound implications for developing countries. The purpose of this short course is to equip non-specialists with a broad understanding of what climate change may mean for low-income populations. It will examine the scope and prospects for adapting to change and contributing to emissions reduction and NDC implementation in the context of development issues and poverty reduction. The course is designed to equip participants with a deeper awareness of the ideas, opportunities and trade-offs represented by adaptation and mitigation; an awareness that is increasingly needed if effective action on climate change is to be achieved. It does not set out to provide a practical ‘toolkit’ guide for policy and practice but participants leave the course having been exposed to state-of-the-art knowledge to help develop their skills in this field.DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
School of International Development, University of East Anglia (DEV), United Kingdom