Development Studies (ISS)
Master
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 in Development Studies (MADS) is a one-year programme that will give you critical perspectives on contemporary issues in global development.
You'll dive into key themes such as social justice, just transitions, conflict and peace, governance, public policy, environment and sustainability, gender, and human rights—developing the tools to understand and influence change.
Offered at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) in The Hague – the City of Peace and Justice, this programme offers a truly international classroom experience, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together to inspire new ways of thinking about development and global equity.
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English
Title
Master of Arts
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2026/2027
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 21,000
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 21,000
Admission
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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
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 21,000 | |
| € 21,000 | |
InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 31 Aug '26 | - | - |
Scholarships
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Bappenas
Fundación Beca
ICETEX
Pigott Family Education Fund Study Loans
Contact
Main addressKortenaerkade 12
2518 AX Den Haag
070 - 4260460
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