Master of Arts in Development Studies

Master of Arts in Development Studies (Thesis)

On successful completion of this programme, graduates are expected to be able to:

1. Formulate feasible research proposals at the Masters level in Development Studies.
2. Evaluate theoretical discourse and examine critically issues within Development Studies discipline.
3. Apply appropriate theoretical framework to examine Development Studies issues.
4. Design and implement appropriate instrument(s) to collect qualitative and/or quantitative data in the field of Development Studies.
5. Proficiently analyse data in Development Studies research to achieve robust and logical conclusions.
6. Communicate efficiently research output using appropriate academic conventions in the field Development Studies.

Master of Arts in Development Studies (SRP)

On successful completion of this programme, graduates are expected to be able to:

1. Explain development concepts and theories, and examine critically issues within Development Studies literature.
2. Identify research philosophy and different methods used by social scientists for researching Development Studies related issues.
3. Design data collection instruments for qualitative and/or quantitative data within the field of Development Studies.
4. Undertake research and analyse data in Development Studies research to draw logical conclusions.
5. Communicate research output using appropriate academic conventions in the field of Development Studies.