Description

MA International Development

The International Development degree from Maynooth University is a taught master programme that can be taken by either attending classroom modules part-time entirely by distance learning (on-campus attendance not required), or by a combination of both study modes.

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Duration

2 or 4 years

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

€14,000 per year

Location

Maynooth, Ireland & Online

The programme

The International Development degree from Maynooth University is designed to prepare participants for work in International Development in a community, local government, youth/adult education, or NGO setting. It offers learners an opportunity to explore contemporary theories of social change and development and to critically analyse development policies and practices. It builds skills especially in relation to critical reflection, research, leadership and working with groups and in the planning, management and evaluation of development projects.

It is aimed at advanced level participants who hold a primary degree or equivalent qualifications and who have experience of working in a development context in Ireland or in other countries in the Global North or South. Particularly welcome are leaders, facilitators and managers of community development projects, government and development agency staff, people involved in pastoral ministry, researchers, development educators, volunteers and activists. This course is also relevant to academics in the countries of the Global South engaged in teaching and research and development. Places are also retained for recent graduates who wish to study further before embarking on a career in development work.

Career Options

Graduates of this programme are well placed to pursue a career in development and humanitarian related field either overseas or in Ireland, including both ‘hands on’ management/field positions overseas, support roles in head offices and/or working in the development education sphere domestically. The course is appropriate for those already working in the sector but looking to ‘upskill’, those recently returned from overseas work or volunteer experiences or those contemplating a career in the sector.