Career prospects

The MPhil in Development Studies gives you a unique opportunity to learn about other cultures and the complex issues of social change, making you well-equipped to work in other countries after your studies.

The programme is intended for students interested in pursuing careers in the development sector and gives you a unique opportunity to learn about other cultures and the complex issues of social change. Both international and national organisations working on development issues actively seek candidates with an academic background. The programme thus prepares you for both further research and jobs in a variety of sectors, including advisory organisations, aid programmes, planning and policy, resource management, teaching and research.

In Norway NORAD, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and various Ministries (Foreign Affairs etc) are relevant workplaces for candidates who have completed an MPhil in Development Studies.