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Postgraduate study: MA in Development Studies
Improving our understanding of all aspects of social, economic, political and environmental conditions in developing countries and the inequality between the developed and the developing world, where most of the world’s population lives is the goal of Development Studies. Studying development assists in building the individuals knowledge and skills to address the issues and equips them and organisations with the capacity to engage in the debates about development and participate in development work. The postgraduate coursework program draws from the broad range of knowledge and skills available in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and other Faculties to achieve an integrated social scientific approach to understanding development issues. The program aims to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in development projects and to hold responsible positions in development analysis in either the not-for-profit, public or private sectors. The MA and Graduate Diploma in Development Studies cultivates creativity and a critical perspective, and helps students develop valuable research, policy and program skills. The program is suitable for students in Australia and internationally, who wish to enhance their careers or equip themselves with skills to move in new directions. The MA and Graduate Diploma in Development Studies applies a social science and humanities perspective to questions of social, economic and political development. Students acquire a solid grounding of knowledge in the core program of the nature of poverty, inequality and the other development challenges in the developing world and the theories, policies and practices developed to address it. The core courses are supported by program of electives covering the areas of Development Management; Asia-Pacific Regional Studies; Political Economy and the Environment; Humanities, Human Rights and Politics in which students can specialise. The program prepares students for work that requires analytical skills and a practical appreciation of the processes of development, development policy and implementation. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field from an approved university or college of advanced education and have some experience in an area appropriate to the degree program. An exception to the degree requirement may be made if the applicant has general and professional experience acceptable to the School. Note that students whose first language is not English may need to meet an English proficiency requirement. Details of postgraduate coursework programs, entry requirements, fees, etc., for domestic and international students can be viewed on the UNSW web site at: Deadline for applications for International Students are usually late November and May and domestic students a month later. Later applications may be accepted subject to place being available. International applicants should use the Application Form included in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences International Postgraduate Prospectus. Information on English language requirements are available from the International Office: http://www.international.unsw.edu.au MASTER OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES The Master of Arts in Development Studies is a coursework degree (program 8225, plan code COMDBS8225) takes two sessions full-time or three sessions part-time of study. There are three core units and three electives. The program for completion requires the completion of courses totalling 48 units of credit. Postgraduate coursework courses in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are usually valued at 8 units of credit but courses in other Faculties may be valued at different values and students may need to enroll a Linkage Subject (s) that sets additional work to complete the requirements of the degree. Please consult the Development Coordinator for additional information if required. Full-time students take three courses (including two core courses) in Session one of their course and three courses (including one more core course) in Session 2. Students who complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma In Policy Studies may graduate in that program. Part-time first year students usually take a common core of 2 courses plus two electives in their first year. This also qualifies them for the Graduate Diploma in Development Studies. In the second year, part-time students take a further core subject and an elective to qualify for the Master of Arts in Development Studies. GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES The Graduate Diploma in Development Studies (program 5225, plan code COMDBS5225) requires students to complete two of the core courses of the MPS program (two out of units SLSP5001 and SLSP5002), and two approved electives to qualify. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Students who complete two of the core units qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Development Studies (program 7348, plan code SLSPBS734). CORE COURSES IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES The Master of Arts in Development Studies requires students to select three of the 8 units of credit core courses listed below. The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate students must select at least two of the core courses listed below. SESSION 1 COURSES SLSP 5015 International Development Policy SESSION 2 COURSES POLS 5122 The International Political Economy Session 2 The Master of Arts in Development Studies requires completion of three elective courses from the one of the following focus areas or two courses from a focus area and one from regional studies. The Graduate Diploma in Development Studies requires the completion of two courses from the one of the following focus areas or one course from a focus area and one from regional studies. Not all courses will be offered each year. The Coordinator of Development Studies can approve courses in other graduate programs related to students field of development interest being substituted for the courses listed here. Students should note some courses offered outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (marked * in the list of electives) account for less than 8 units of credit (usually 6 UOC) and an additional linkage subject (s) that sets additional work, may be required to complete the requirements of the degree. Please note LAWS subjects, student numbers may be limited. Contact the School of Law for details. Development ManagementGEOS9011 Environmental Impact Assessment * Political Economy and the EnvironmentATAX0326 Tax and Investment Regulation in China * Humanities, Human Rights and PoliticsLAWS4181 Contemporary Issues in Human Rights Asia Pacific Regional StudiesATAX0326 Taxation and Investment Regulation in China * *Note: 6UOC Courses OTHER ELECTIVE COURSES FOR POSTGRADUATE DEVELOPMENT STUDENTS Environmental Studies POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHResearch degrees in development topics are offered by the Schools in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the PhD, Masters and Graduate Certificate levels. For further information about our research programs contact us either on-line at: Students Rights and Responsibilities The School Handbooks contain the details about the rules and procedures for the Development Studies courses offered by each School. Students must make themselves aware of these and conform to them. The Handbooks contain specific details of the rules for special consideration, plagiarism and grievance procedures that are applied and these supplement the UNSW rules relating to academic misconduct etc. See individual Schools at: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au
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Development Studies UNSW Sydney 2052, Australia Tel:(International)+61 2 9385 1492 Email: developmentstudies@unsw.edu.au |
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