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Master of Philosophy in Development Studies, specialising in Geography

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Programme website	http://www.ntnu.no/intersek (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Office of International Relations
Telephone	+47 73 59 57 00
Email	international@adm.ntnu.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	MPhil in Development Studies is a two-year interdisciplinary master programme. It offers electives in a variety of social science disciplines, but specialises in geography. The programme is for students from developing countries and Norwegian students who want to work with development issues. The objective is to provide students with an understanding of the relationships between growth and poverty, state, market and civil society, and globalisation and marginalisation. Who wins and who looses in the developing process? What are the major bottlenecks for a positive change? How can social inclusion be achieved through good governance, participation, empowerment and building on local capabilities? How can we build knowledge that provides a potential for positive societal change? Our students are given experience in independent research and critical thinking. The learning is problem orientated and students have to work on specific issues themselves. Empirical examples, exercises and assignments build on studies and development strategies in the South.
Application deadline	Quota programme applicants: Preliminary applicaton 1 December. Final application 1 February.; Norad Fellowship applicants: 1 December; Other applicants with non-Norwegian, non-Nordic educational background: Preliminary application 1 December. Final application 1 February. Preliminary application is mandatory for any applicant with a non-Nordic degree; Applicants with Norwegian or Nordic educational background: 15 April
Nokut certification	No (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	BA degree, preferably in Geography. Candidates with a BA degree in other social sciences may also be considered for admission if their first degree contains studies within Geography or Development Studies. TOEFL 500/170 or IELTS 5.0 for non-native speakers of English. Norwegian applicants must fulfil the basic requirements in English language from the Norwegian Higher Secondary School.
Tuition	No tuition fees
Subject area	Social Sciences
Degree level	Master
City	Trondheim, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Other
Application procedures	For further information, and application forms please see http://www.ntnu.no/international/master