
Overview
The students from the Master’s Degree Programme in Development, Education and International Cooperation from the University of Jyväskylä will learn both intellectual tools and practical skills, with which to encounter multi-faceted and contradictory phenomena in the field. The programme thereby broadens and deepens students’ understanding of international development institutions, policies, and actors from a critical, reflexive and interdisciplinary perspective.
Career opportunities
Development Studies graduates from the University of Jyväskylä have found employment with a range of governments, intergovernmental organisations, charities, donor agencies, consultancy firms, or non-profit organisations. These include the United Nations, Red Cross, Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and various embassies around the world. Others have gone on to pursue doctoral studies and/or a career in academia.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Critical Development Studies
- Development Policy and Practice
- Communication and Language Studies
- Thesis and Research Skills
- Critical Development Studies
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Education International Relations International Development View 7 other Masters in International Relations in FinlandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
Eligible applicants for the Master’s Degree Programme must have completed the higher education degree in a relevant field. Applicants with diverse academic backgrounds with suitable work experience and strong motivation can be considered. For instance, applicants with a bachelor’s degree in education can be admitted for the specialisation in social sciences. However, in the Evaluation Phase 1, applicants for specialisation in social sciences will get more points with a degree in social sciences, and applicants for specialisation in educational sciences will get more points with a degree in education.
Suitable fields of the degree include:
- Social Sciences: a degree in development studies or related social science discipline
- Educational Sciences: a degree in education or another related field
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10000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Jyväskylä
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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