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Overview
Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS) is an attractive home for development studies, not just because of its experience and expertise in international studies, but also because of its location in Brussels, the site of various development institutions and agencies at the core of the field.
The International Development from University of Kent - Brussels School of International Studies improves your critical understanding of contemporary issues in development and provides practical tools for a future engagement. It considers theoretical, practical and ethical issues by interrogating development discourses, objectives and effects, and by seeking to understand forms of inclusion/exclusion and intervention in societies.
Issues covered include economic development, poverty eradication, legal empowerment, public-private partnerships, social entrepreneurship, trade and privatisation, informal economies and finance, and technological initiatives. It also provides you with an interdisciplinary approach to development and to allow you to specialise in your field of interest, such as development economics, development and migration, development and conflict, or human rights.
Careers
For many students, coming to Brussels is a great opportunity to seek out internship and job opportunities. There is a wealth of opportunities in the city to gain valuable work experience in the institutions, organisations and companies in Brussels which could potentially lead to a career post graduation.
At the Brussels School of International Studies, students have access to the services of Key2advance, a dedicated careers service that provides students with assistance in developing skills and accessing the international job market. The weekly career workshops cover all aspects of the job market starting with rewriting your CV and cover letters to learning networking skills. This leads to a networking event during the Autumn Term that allows students to meet and network with employers and alumni.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Development Theory and Practice
- Politics of International Development
- Development Economics
- Law and Development
- Theories of Migration, Intergration and Citizenship
- Advocacy and Campaigning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
There is no fixed application deadline for home/EU students, though we strongly recommend you apply no later than three months before the start date.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
90 ECTS
90 ECTS or 120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations International Development Political Science View 22 other Masters in Political Science in BelgiumAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students should hold a bachelor degree for entry to this Master's degree.
- We accept a wide range of subjects for entry and you do not need to have necessarily studied Political Science or law previously. Typical first degrees of our students include Economics, History, Classics, Languages, Philosophy, Geography & Psychology (among others).
- The standard of the degree will normally be at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree from countries such as the UK, Ghana, Nigeria or Kenya, or a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 under the American system from an accredited institution or equivalent. We do review candidates application on a case by case basis and extensive work experience may compensate for a slightly lower degree result.
- We accept a wide range of qualifications and you can find the general entry requirements for some countries on the University’s main website.
Tuition Fee
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International
19300 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19300 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
19300 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19300 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
The annual tuition for the standard programme:
- Full-time: €19,300 (UK/EU) / €19,300 (Overseas) Part-time: €9,650 (UK/EU) / €9,650 (Overseas)
- Full-time: €27,100 (UK/EU) / €27,100 (Overseas)
Living costs for Brussels
885 - 1305 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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