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Geographical Development Studies, Master

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
University rank #104 (WUR) ,
In the Master’s programme of Geographical Development Research, societal processes are analysed in the context of development and transformation based on theories, models and methods from the social sciences. 

About

Theories from the field of development studies are applied in regional contexts, allowing crossroads perspectives to be pursued. Challenges regarding natural resource management and the politics and practice of international development are debated, and the interrelationship between planning and practice is expounded. Methods pertaining to geographical information systems (GIS), empirical social research and qualitative and quantitative data analysis are also applied to different fields of enquiry and empirical contexts. The disciplinary nature of the programme is diversified through interdisciplinary module options that enable students to specialise and tailor the programme to their specific learning and research interests.  A central aspect of the course is a field project in which the students plan, design and carry out an empirical research project from start to finish within the regional context of South or Central Asia, both independently and as part of a team. This involves developing a research question, selecting appropriate research methods, tools and techniques and documenting and presenting the results.

Programme Structure

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Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Credits
    60 ECTS
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    60

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  • Minimum required score:

    450

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  • Minimum required score:

    4.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

  • Graduation certificate
  • Official transcript of records
  • Official translations of all certificates if issued in any language other than German or English
  • Proof of English knowledge
  • Sufficient knowledge of German

Tuition Fee

  • International

    Free
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    Based on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • National

    Free
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    Based on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Berlin

  • 836 - 1340 EUR/month
    Living Costs

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