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Development Studies (ISS)

Master

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The programme will be tackling issues such as: Human Rights, Governance and Development Policy, Poverty, Food politics, Migration, Refugee, Agrarian and Environmental studies, gender equality & rights

The MA programme is designed for those wishing to start or continue their professional careers in the area of development. In the MA programme you learn about the most recent theories and debates and you learn to apply this knowledge to practical issues of development and social change. The programme will be tackling issues such as: Human Rights, Governance and Development Policy, Poverty, Food politics, Migration and Diversity, Refugee, Agrarian and Environmental studies, gender equality & rights, Economics of Development, Social Policy for Development, Women and Gender Studies, Environment and Sustainable Development, Econometric Analysis of Development Policies, Conflict and Peace Studies, Local Development Strategies, the global economy and public policy and management.

Language

English

Title

Master of Arts

Duration

1 year

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Numerus Fixus

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 19,950

€ 19,950


Admission

Application requirements

Bachelors degree in one of the social sciences or equivalent, comprising at least three years studies at a recognized university or institute of higher education. Applicants must have obtained at least class 2.2 (Lower Second), B or equivalent, but preferably class 2.1 (Upper Second), B+ or equivalent. Applicants from India with a BA degree from a four or five star university, as determined by the NAAC are admissible. Other Indian applicants, as well as applicants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal

Applicants who are not native English speakers are required to demonstrate their proficiency. Thus on application for admittance to an ISS programme, students must provide a certificate from TOEFL (PBT-580, CBT-237, iBT 92) or IELTS academic test 6.5. ISS does not require a language certificate from native English speakers from the following countries: Australia, Botswana, Canada, Cameroon (English-speaking region), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Namibi

Professional experience relevant to the Major which the applicant wishes to study is normally expected and is a preference for admission.

Statement of Proficiency in English (if applicable).

Motivation Statement.

Language requirements

6.5
IELTS overall band
237
TOEFL computer based
92
TOEFL internet based

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Tuition fees  
€ 19,950
€ 19,950
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Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 1 Jul '25 -

Scholarships

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Bappenas

Fundación Beca

ICETEX

Pigott Family Education Fund Study Loans

StuNed Scholarship Programme

StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.

Contact

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Main address
Kortenaerkade 12
2518 AX Den Haag
070 - 4260460

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