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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
5–Year Concurrent BA/MA Programme Graduate With Wellesley College, Massachusetts
Scheme
Participating Wellesley College students will spend the fall semester of their senior year in Geneva, at the Graduate Institute. They will return to Wellesley for their final semester and for graduation. They will then return to Geneva for a 5th year. Most classes are taught in English. Students with limited or no French will study French as part of their programme in Geneva.
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
- Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
- Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
Partnership
Wellesley College is a private women's liberal-arts college in the town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States, west of Boston. Wellesley is the highest ranking women's college in the U.S., and one of the top liberal arts colleges.
IHEID
Graduate Institute (IHEID)
Wellesley College and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva have established a programme that will enable a small number of students to complete a BA from Wellesley and an MA from the Graduate Institute in 5 years, instead of the normal 6 years.Scheme
Participating Wellesley College students will spend the fall semester of their senior year in Geneva, at the Graduate Institute. They will return to Wellesley for their final semester and for graduation. They will then return to Geneva for a 5th year. Most classes are taught in English. Students with limited or no French will study French as part of their programme in Geneva.
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
- Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
- Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
Partnership
Wellesley College is a private women's liberal-arts college in the town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States, west of Boston. Wellesley is the highest ranking women's college in the U.S., and one of the top liberal arts colleges.
DegreeLanguage
- English
Graduate Institute (IHEID), Switzerland
IHEID
Doctoral Studies at the the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Cultural Policy; Development and International Cooperation; Gender studies; Philosophy; Political science; Social and public policy; Social work; Sociology
Research in the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy is focused on the following three main research areas:
1. Traditions of Philosophical and Political Thought
2. Policies and Politics of Welfare and Care
3. Sustainable societies
University of Jyväskylä, Development and International Cooperation
The Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy offers postgraduate doctoral studies in the following disciplines:Cultural Policy; Development and International Cooperation; Gender studies; Philosophy; Political science; Social and public policy; Social work; Sociology
Research in the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy is focused on the following three main research areas:
1. Traditions of Philosophical and Political Thought
2. Policies and Politics of Welfare and Care
3. Sustainable societies
DegreeLanguage
- English
University of Jyväskylä, Development and International Cooperation, Finland
5–Year Concurrent BA/MA Programme Graduate With Sophia University, Tokyo
Scheme
Eligible students from Sophia University will spend the first three years of BA at Sophia University; they will then be able to complete their BA (fourth year) while starting their MA at the Graduate Institute.
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
– Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
– Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
IHEID
Graduate Institute (IHEID)
Sophia University in Tokyo and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva have established a programme that will enable a small number of students to complete a BA from Sophia University and an MA from the Graduate Institute in 5 years, instead of the normal 6 years.Scheme
Eligible students from Sophia University will spend the first three years of BA at Sophia University; they will then be able to complete their BA (fourth year) while starting their MA at the Graduate Institute.
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
– Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
– Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
DegreeLanguage
- English
Graduate Institute (IHEID), Switzerland
IHEID
5–Year Joint BA/MA Programme With Smith College, Massachusetts
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
- Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
- Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
Partnership
Smith College is a small, selective liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It has a long-standing affiliation with the Institute, and maintained a junior year abroad program in Geneva continuously since 1946.
IHEID
Graduate Institute (IHEID)
Smith College and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva have established a programme that will enable a small number of students to complete a BA from Smith and an MA from the Graduate Institute in 5 years, instead of the normal 6 years. Scheme Participating Smith College students will spend the fall semester of their senior year in Geneva, at the Graduate Institute. They will return to Smith for their final semester and for graduation. They will then return to Geneva for a 5th year. Most classes are taught in English. Students with limited or no French will study French as part of their programme in Geneva.MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
- Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
- Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
Partnership
Smith College is a small, selective liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It has a long-standing affiliation with the Institute, and maintained a junior year abroad program in Geneva continuously since 1946.
DegreeLanguage
- English
Graduate Institute (IHEID), Switzerland
IHEID
ZEF Doctoral Program: Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR)
Plurality and diversity
BIGS-DR students are part of an international academic community of students, researchers, faculty, and alumni. Our students come from diverse academic and regional backgrounds, and our faculty are engaged with various institutions and projects across the globe. We have collaborations with international universites and institutes where we conduct joint seminars and project development. Our academic community is here to help guide students along their journey, as well as learn from student experiences and contributions. [...]
Educational concept
Our full-time doctoral program has a duration of 3.5 years. Doctoral students will participate in course work, conduct their field research, and complete their thesis within this time frame. In addition to courses, students take part in softskill workshops that train them in academic writing, intercultural working, leadership skill, and ethical considerations. Our education concept involves intensive supervision and tutorship. [...]
Students who finish and defend their theses successfully are conferred a doctoral degree in sociology, political science, social anthropology, economics, agricultural economics, agriculture, forestry, mathematics or natural science. The degrees are granted by the respective universit
Zentrum für Entwicklungsforschung (ZEF)
The Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) is the doctoral program at ZEF. BIGS-DR is part of a group of international graduate programs at the University of Bonn, a graduate framework that maintains the highest level of academic quality. BIGS-DR is an excellent choice as a stepping stone for your international career in the field of development cooperation, policy or research. Our mission is to attract young scientists from all over the world to pursue their development research interests here in Bonn. Under BIGS-DR, students are exposed to an international community guided by a challenging research environment.Plurality and diversity
BIGS-DR students are part of an international academic community of students, researchers, faculty, and alumni. Our students come from diverse academic and regional backgrounds, and our faculty are engaged with various institutions and projects across the globe. We have collaborations with international universites and institutes where we conduct joint seminars and project development. Our academic community is here to help guide students along their journey, as well as learn from student experiences and contributions. [...]
Educational concept
Our full-time doctoral program has a duration of 3.5 years. Doctoral students will participate in course work, conduct their field research, and complete their thesis within this time frame. In addition to courses, students take part in softskill workshops that train them in academic writing, intercultural working, leadership skill, and ethical considerations. Our education concept involves intensive supervision and tutorship. [...]
Students who finish and defend their theses successfully are conferred a doctoral degree in sociology, political science, social anthropology, economics, agricultural economics, agriculture, forestry, mathematics or natural science. The degrees are granted by the respective universit
DegreeLanguage
- English
5–Year Joint BA/MA Programme With Peking University
Scheme
Eligible students from Peking University will spend the first three years of BA at Peking; they will then be able to complete their BA (fourth year) while starting their MA at the Graduate Institute.
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
- Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
- Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
IHEID
Graduate Institute (IHEID)
Peking University, School of International Studies and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva have established a programme that will enable a small number of students to complete a BA from Peking University and an MA from the Graduate Institute in 5 years, instead of the normal 6 years.Scheme
Eligible students from Peking University will spend the first three years of BA at Peking; they will then be able to complete their BA (fourth year) while starting their MA at the Graduate Institute.
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
- Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
- Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
DegreeLanguage
- English
Graduate Institute (IHEID), Switzerland
IHEID
Social Research (MA)
Master; International Development Department, University of Birmingham (IDD)
This programme aims to provide students with a sound background in social research design and the most up-to-date training in methods of data collection and analysis.International Development Department, University of Birmingham (IDD), United Kingdom
5–Year Joint BA/MA Programme With Mount Holyoke College
Scheme
Participating Mount Holyoke College students will spend the fall semester of their senior year in Geneva, at the Graduate Institute. They will return to Mount Holyoke for their final semester and for graduation. They will then return to Geneva for a 5th year. Most classes are taught in English. Students with limited or no French will study French as part of their programme in Geneva.
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
- Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology of Development, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
- Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
Partnership
Mount Holyoke College is a private women's liberal-arts college in Massachusetts, United States, west of Boston. It is considered one of the best women's college in the U.S., and one of the top liberal arts colleges.
IHEID
Graduate Institute (IHEID)
Mount Holyoke College and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva have established a programme that will enable a small number of students to complete a BA from Mount Holyoke and an MA from the Graduate Institute in 5 years, instead of the normal 6 years.Scheme
Participating Mount Holyoke College students will spend the fall semester of their senior year in Geneva, at the Graduate Institute. They will return to Mount Holyoke for their final semester and for graduation. They will then return to Geneva for a 5th year. Most classes are taught in English. Students with limited or no French will study French as part of their programme in Geneva.
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
- Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology of Development, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
- Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
Partnership
Mount Holyoke College is a private women's liberal-arts college in Massachusetts, United States, west of Boston. It is considered one of the best women's college in the U.S., and one of the top liberal arts colleges.
DegreeLanguage
- English
Graduate Institute (IHEID), Switzerland
IHEID
5–Year Concurrent BSocSc/MA Programme With the University of Hong Kong
Scheme
Eligible students from the University of Hong Kong will spend the first three years of BSocSc at Hong Kong; they will then be able to complete their BSocSc (fourth year) while starting their MA at the Graduate Institute.
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
- Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
- Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
IHEID
Graduate Institute (IHEID)
The University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Social Sciences and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva have established a new programme that will enable a small number of students to complete a BSocSc from the University of Hong Kong and an MA from the Graduate Institute in 5 years, instead of the normal 6 years.Scheme
Eligible students from the University of Hong Kong will spend the first three years of BSocSc at Hong Kong; they will then be able to complete their BSocSc (fourth year) while starting their MA at the Graduate Institute.
MA Programmes at the Institute
The MA programmes available at the Graduate Institute are of two categories:
- Disciplinary masters: Master in Anthropology and Sociology, Master in International Economics, Master in International History, Master in International Law, Master in International Relations/Political Science.
- Interdisciplinary masters: Master in International Affairs, Master in Development Studies.
DegreeLanguage
- English
Graduate Institute (IHEID), Switzerland
IHEID
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