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Friedensau Adventist University

Magdeburg

Development Studies

Subjects: Sociology;Development

M.A. | Master of Arts

⏳  Duration
6 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
380 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
2,961 EUR
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
30.07.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
No information

Course description

The M.A. Development program zeroes in on global justice issues. Students dive into relevant theories and the practical side of the development and aid industry. Everyone must complete an internship and can specialize in areas like gender, sustainability, and migration. The program thoroughly prepares students for a career in development, emphasizing research methods and project planning. It also encourages a critical view of global power dynamics and questions "development" from a postcolonial perspective. With a diverse student body from around the world, the program offers a truly global perspective on international issues.

Program Information

Study Location Magdeburg
Start Semester Summer
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote Yes
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 6 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester 2,961 EUR
Cost per Semester 380 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
30.07.
⏱️ Application Start Winter
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
No information

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR No information
IELTS 6
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT 79

All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a result of at least 550 (PBT = paper-based test) or 79 (IBT = internet-based test) points or a comparable performance in another test, such as the IELTS (6.0) or the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (FCE). Applicants who received their B.A. degree in an English-language program are exempt These applicants submit a certificate from the university indicating that the medium of instruction at the university is English.

Qualification Requirements

For admission, the completion of a degree program at a university or an academically recognized college or university of applied sciences or an equivalent degree in social sciences or humanities is required and proven by a Bachelor degree, a Master degree, a Diploma, a State Examination or a Doctorate. A final grade (certificate grade) of at least 2.5 is required.

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Not restricted
Application directly at the University
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