Development Management MSc/PGDip by distance learning

Each module is ten weeks and includes six weeks of guided discussions to complement the readings and is worth 20 credits. Module assessment is assignment based (with two assignments per module). There are no examinations.

The programme comprises the following assessed modules:

Compulsory 20 credit module

• Development Management

A choice of 100 credits from the following 20 credit modules:

• Conflict and Development
• International Development (Distance Learning)
  
• Development Politics
• Disability and Development (Distance Learning)
• Development Projects and Programmes (Distance Learning)
• Non-governmental Organisations and Development (Distance Learning)
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development
• Rural Poverty and Development
• Social Analysis of Poverty and Development

Dissertation (60 credits, MSc only) – pursue in-depth research with support from a dissertation supervisor. For distance learning students we recommend desk-based research.

The programme begins with a two week online induction module (non-accredited); and the dissertation work is preceded by a two week online research methods module (again, non-accredited).

The optional modules listed on the website for this programme may unfortunately occasionally be subject to change. Where the module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you make other choices.