The Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies is an interdisciplinary postgraduate programme that produces graduates able to assume creative leadership roles in shaping sustainable societies. The Postgraduate Diploma critically analyses ideas about governance, civil society, urbanisation, regionalism, and global institutions, and explores their relationships with development.

It also offers students an opportunity to undertake project work with civil society organisations, government ministries, and international organisations. In this way students learn how to participate in shaping development policies.

To be admitted in the Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies a full time candidate shall have a a Bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a GPA of at least 3 (for a part time candidate at least 2.5 in the 200- and 300-level courses in relevant disciplines). Consideration will be given to professional experience and related training.

Special Program Requirements:	Consists of five courses.
Courses:	DG400, DG410; plus one 400-level development studies course; plus two 400-level elective courses.

* Also offered by distance and flexible learning through USP Campuses. ** Only offered by distance and flexible learning through USP Campuses