Master of Philosophy in Development Studies - specialising in Geography
- About the programme
Are you interested in development issues, developing countries, North-South relations? Would you like to understand the relationship between growth and poverty, globalisation and processes of marginalisation? Would you like to know more about the significance of social changes occurring in poor and developing countries today? Who wins and who loses in the developing process? Then the MPhil in Development Studies, specialising in Geography is the perfect programme for you.
The MPhil in Development Studies, specialising in Geography exposes students to development studies as an interdisciplinary subject. Attention is paid to empirical examples, exercises and assignments built on studies and development strategies of the South. The aim is to provide students from the South with expertise that can be used in the development process in their home countries, and to give students from the North knowledge that will make them capable of assisting the development process, either through working in Norway or abroad. Together this makes a good ground for learning.
Fieldwork is an important part of the programme. The fieldwork is usually carried out in a developing country (in the home country for students from the South) in the summer between the second and third semester and lasts for three months.
Programme structure
The programme is structured around core courses, elective courses (some of which are offered by other Departments) and the writing of a master’s thesis. The thesis is a substantial individual research project.
MPhil in Development Studies
Degree level: Master
Restricted admission: Yes
Application deadline: 15 April (Norwegian applicants), 1 December (International applicants and Norwegian applicants with an international degree)
Department: Department of Geography
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology Management
Validity of information: 2012-2013
MPhil in Development studies, specialising in Geography - brochure
Please download the brochure about MPhil in Development Studies, or contact the Department of Geography if you want to order one or more copies.
Key facts
- Established in 1997
- More than 135 students from 21 countries have completed the degree
- Opportunity to do fieldwork abroad
- Required TOEFL score: 550/230/80 (IELTS:6.0)
- No tuition or admission fee
- Introductory programme for new students
- Focus on academic writing
Contact information
Visiting address:
Department of Geography
Building 7, level 4
Dragvoll
Telephone: + 47 73 59 19 10
Fax: + 47 59 18 78
E-mail: geo@svt.ntnu.no
Web: www.ntnu.edu/geography
Postal address:
Department of Geography
NTNU-Dragvoll
NO-7491 Trondheim
Norway
