| Former Human Geography, Planning and Development Studies |
The Research Master in International Development Studies provides academic training at an advanced level with a focus on international development studies, as well as in research methodologies and skills. The Master's programme aims to prepare students for an academic career or a career in applied research. It allows students to tailor their studies to their individual interests, both thematically and regionally.
A unique feature of this Master's programme is a ca. 3 months fieldwork in a developing country. Fieldwork projects can be undertaken within the framework of ongoing research of IDS-staffmembers. Therewith students become part of the dynamic academic environment of the institute. A specific feature of the programme is that students participate in academic meetings of the research group Governance for Inclusive Development. Conducting an independent academic research in a developing country and reporting on the results in a thesis and (draft) research article constitute a major part of the curriculum. Students can opt for a variety of specialist courses in both the disciplines concerned and related fields.
The programme spans two years, each of which has a course load of 60 ECTS credits.
