Overview

About the programme

Students learn relevant theories that are necessary to critically reflect current practices in the field of humanitarian and development aid. Courses such as project planning, monitoring and evaluation advance students’ practical competencies. Academic competencies taught in the area of research methods and writing skills enable a continuation in a scientific career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Development
Development Industry and Legacy
Development Economics
Poverty Analysis and Social Protection
Global Public Health
Religion and Development
International Peace and Conflict Studies
Methods of Empirical Social Research (qualitative and quantitative)
Academic Writing and Rhetoric and Presentation Skills
Planning, Management and Evaluation of Development Projects
Disaster Management and Response
Sustainability, Degrowth and Resource Politics
Globalization and Global Governance
Migration and Development
Gender Intersectionality and Development
Land Use, Land Rights and Development
Monitoring and Evaluation
Research-Oriented Master Thesis

A specialization in an area of concentration is possible.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

Partially taught in English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Mockrehna, Germany

Disciplines

International Relations Sociology International Development View 3 other Masters in International Relations in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission Requirements

Bachelor degree in social sciences, humanities or other related fields
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) or a Bachelor degree taught in English
Experience in development cooperation

Tuition Fee

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International

6158 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6158 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

6158 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6158 EUR per year during 36 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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