Lund University

Overview

The Development Studies program at Lund University offers a comprehensive exploration of development processes through a multidisciplinary lens, integrating sociology, political science, human geography, and economic history. This program is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of how development occurs across various contexts and time periods.

Students engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical experiences, allowing for a nuanced understanding of development cooperation and policy. The curriculum encourages specialization within one of the program's subject areas to enhance expertise.

What you'll study

The program emphasizes a blend of academic learning and practical application, focusing on historical, political, social, and spatial perspectives of development. Students will gain research skills through methodological training and fieldwork experiences.

Core courses typically include:

• Development in a Historical Perspective – Examining economic, social, and political transformations
• Development Policy in Practice
• Development Cooperation in Practice
• Research Methods in Development Contexts
• Field Work

Learning outcomes across the program include:

• Applying multidisciplinary concepts to questions of development cooperation and policy
• Utilizing research methods to design, collect, and interpret evidence related to development
• Presenting and discussing findings from field-based learning experiences

Details regarding course sequencing and elective options should be confirmed closer to enrollment.

Entry requirements

Admission to the Development Studies program is based on prior educational qualifications and the program's eligibility criteria. Specific GRE/GMAT or GPA cut-offs are not stipulated for this program.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Development Studies program are well-prepared for a range of career paths within international development, public policy, and related fields. They can pursue roles in governmental and non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and international agencies, contributing to development initiatives and policy formulation on a global scale.