Master of Social Sciences in Development Studies 12 months Postgraduate Programme By City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,645 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Mar, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

This programme is designed for:
Graduates from disciplines of relevance to Development Studies, including:
  • Asian Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Communications
  • East and Southeast Asian Studies
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Geography
  • History
  • International Studies
  • Political Science
  • Public and Social Administration
  • Sociology, including Applied Sociology
Mid-career professionals working in development-related fields, including: 
  • Government / Public Affairs
  • Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • International Organisations
  • Business
  • Education
  • Journalism / Mass Media
  • Public Relations
The programme caters to local students, as well as overseas students from both developed and developing countries, both within the region and elsewhere.
Bonus Features
Students will acquire the ability:
  • To undertake the analysis of current development issues
  • To investigate practical problems using a comparative methodology
  • To plan, manage and monitor development projects
  • To communicate and collaborate with partners from other countries
  • To apply acquired knowledge and skills in a variety of work settings
Development Studies is a relatively new and an increasingly important field of study. But prior to this programme at City University of Hong Kong, it was not taught at all in Hong Kong.
Heads and officers of development agencies, including non-governmental organizations and other non-profit organizations, have publicly communicated their felt need for professional training in Development Studies.
The Programme Leader and other colleagues of the teaching team have ample research, teaching and working experience on a wide range of development issues in various parts of Asia.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

This programme is designed for:
Graduates from disciplines of relevance to Development Studies, including:
  • Asian Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Communications
  • East and Southeast Asian Studies
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Geography
  • History
  • International Studies
  • Political Science
  • Public and Social Administration
  • Sociology, including Applied Sociology
Mid-career professionals working in development-related fields, including: 
  • Government / Public Affairs
  • Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • International Organisations
  • Business
  • Education
  • Journalism / Mass Media
  • Public Relations
The programme caters to local students, as well as overseas students from both developed and developing countries, both within the region and elsewhere.
Bonus Features
Students will acquire the ability:
  • To undertake the analysis of current development issues
  • To investigate practical problems using a comparative methodology
  • To plan, manage and monitor development projects
  • To communicate and collaborate with partners from other countries
  • To apply acquired knowledge and skills in a variety of work settings
Development Studies is a relatively new and an increasingly important field of study. But prior to this programme at City University of Hong Kong, it was not taught at all in Hong Kong.
Heads and officers of development agencies, including non-governmental organizations and other non-profit organizations, have publicly communicated their felt need for professional training in Development Studies.
The Programme Leader and other colleagues of the teaching team have ample research, teaching and working experience on a wide range of development issues in various parts of Asia.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
79+

31 Mar 2025
1 Year
Sep

Domestic
31,645 USD
International
31,645 USD

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