Postgraduate taught degrees

• You will receive an MSc in Development Studies or Economic Development (with Policy and Finance Pathways) from the University of Glasgow and a Master in Anthropology and Development Studies from Radboud University
• Benefit from an interdisciplinary curriculum, which incorporates economics, sustainability studies,  policy analysis and anthropology
• The specialisation in Anthropology at Radboud University will enrich your understanding of the complex phenomena that are involved in development studies, including possible foci on sustainability and ecology, diversity and grassroot initiatives
• The specialised degree at the University of Glasgow will increase your awareness of the importance of policy making in addressing social and developmental problems in these economies
• Gain extensive knowledge of the complex world of development and a better insight into the role of various stakeholders
• You will develop the ability to conduct field research and report research findings rigorously and effectively
• You will be provided the training needed to analyse large datasets through advanced research methods, which is a skill valued by most employers, including large institutional employers such as the World Bank, the ILO etc., as well as private and third sector employers

This dual degree is a two-year programme, with your first year spent studying at the University of Glasgow and the second year at Radboud University. This programme brings together expertise in Economic Development and Development Policy with a progressive curriculum of Anthropology with a focus on diversity, ecology and grassroots initiatives.

This programme consists of a total of EC credits. The dissertation is joint and will be coordinated by both universities.

You will choose either the MSc Economic Development (with Finance and Policy Pathways) or MSc Development Studies.

MSc Economic Development (with Finance and Policy Pathways)

Core courses

• Growth and development
• Development policy
• Research method and dissertation training (includes Economic Data Analysis)

Optional courses

• Aid and development
• Basic econometrics
• Behavioural economics: theory and applications
• Economics of inequality and deprivation
• Environmental economics
• Foreign direct investment and development
• IMF, World Bank and economic growth 
• International trade
• Money, finance and growth
• Policies for sustainability and development
• Project planning, appraisal and implementation
• Theory and principles of sustainability

MSc Development Studies

Core courses 

• Development policy
• The economics of inequality and deprivation
• Research method and dissertation training (includes Economic Data Analysis)

Optional courses 

• Aid and development
• Basic Econometrics
• Behavioural economic: theory and applications
• Challenges in international policies
• Environmental economics
• Financial institutions and markets in developing countries
• Foreign direct investment and development
• Growth and development
• Human rights and global politics
• IMF, World Bank and economic growth
• International security and global politics 
• International trade
• Policies for sustainability and development
• Project planning, appraisal and implementation
• The law and economics of sovereign debt regulation
• Theory and principles of sustainability

Programme alteration or discontinuation

The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exception circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please visit: Student contract.

Master in Anthropology and Development Studies

Courses

One of the following three:

1. Decolonising diversity in a polarised world;
2. Ecological livelihoods and environmental justice;
3. Grassroots initiatives. development and the state 

• Contemporary theory of societies and change
• Advanced research methods
• Research design
• Field research
• Reflecting and reporting
• Master's thesis

Thematic specialisations

This Master's programme allows you to specialise in one of three urgent research domains. Each specialisation helps you understand and frame not only your research field, but also the world around you. In the first semester, you choose and design your research project fitting in one of three specialisations:

• Decolonising diversity in a polarised world
• Ecological Livelihoods and environmental justice
• Grassroots initiatives, development and the state

Depending on where you choose to start this two year programme, you will firstly need to apply to the University of Glasgow MSc or the Radboud MSc. Once you have begun your first year, you will then need to apply to the other University you plan to join in the second year. 

Apply to the Univeristy of Glasgow

Apply to the Radboud University 

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