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Global development Theory and Practice (Master's)
The Master’s in Global Development Theory and Practice gives you a thorough understanding of global development processes through critical evaluation of relevant theories and the contexts of sustainable human development.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study places
- 20
- ECTS credits
- 120
- Start of study
- Autumn
- Teaching language
- English
What will you learn?
The degree is designed to provide our candidates with tools that enable them to; not only critically analyse the field of global development at both policy and academic levels, but also be able to implement and evaluate the processes and outcomes of development initiatives in partnership with communities.
The program offers two specialisations, “Health Promotion” and “Gender in the context of global development”. The first one, gives you expertise in health promotion theory and practice, focusing on people and communities, allowing them to identify challenges as well as resources and strategies to deal with them. The second one approaches gender and feminist analysis, including postcolonial perspectives and theories of masculinities. Focus is put on gendered power relations and vulnerabilities as well as processes of empowerment and social change.
Student life
The programme combines different forms of teaching and educational tools, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and other student activ e methods.
Our program also provides you with the unique opportunity to choose between a one semester's internship "or take relevant courses at UiB or other institutions in our outside Norway. Students organise their own internships with support from the programme if need be. If students want to do courses at UiB or through UiB exchange agreements, this can be organised with assistance from the programme or UiB.
Career
A master’s degree in Global Development Theory and Practice qualifies you for work in a broad spectrum of development aid organisations (the UN, national development agencies and NGOs), as well as national and local public administration.You will be skilled in interdisciplinary teamwork and will know how to manage teams with members from different professional backgrounds, and from community organisations. Graduates will also be qualified to work as research assistants both in private and in the public sector.
Admission requirements and how to apply
Grade requirements: C (3.0)
Requires a minimum average grade of Norwegian grade C (3,0) or the equivalent, to be eligible for admission.
Students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland must pay tuition fees. Some applicants may be exempted from this rule.
See general requirements for admission for a master´s degree
See the specific admission requirements here
Application deadlines:
Applicants from outside the EU/EEA (December 1st)
Citizens from within the European Union/EEA/EFTA (March 1st)
Nordic citizens and applicants residing in Norway (April 15th April)
Please note that we only evaluate application documents submitted through our online application system. Emails regarding pre-evaluation of application documents will not be answered.
Submission deadline for autumn semester: 15 April
Teaching language
Teaching language: English
Study structure
The programme covers two academic years (four semesters) and starts in the autumn.
First semester:
Critical Approaches to Global Development (GLODE300, 15 ECTS, mandatory)
and either
Specialisation in Gender in Global Development: Gender Analysis in Global Development - Core Perspectives and Issues (GLODE308, 15 ECTS) or
Specialisation in Health Promotion: Foundations of Health Promotion (GLODE309, 15 ECTS)
Second semester:
Development Practice (GLODE311, 15 ECTS, mandatory)
and either
Qualitative Methods and Research Planning (HEM303, 15 ECTS) or
Statistical Analysis and Research Planning (HEM304, 15 ECTS)
Third semester:
Either:
Internship (GLODE310, 30 ECTS) or
ERASMUS exchange (equivalent to 30 ECTS) or
courses at other departments (equivalent to 30 ECTS)
Fourth semester:
Master’s Thesis (GLODE330, 30 ECTS)
The programme offers a strong practice component. This includes group work with an organisation in Bergen to solve a problem or evaluate a project. In addition, students have the opportunity to do an internship, in Norway or abroad, with global organisations, municipalities or small NGOs.
Study abroad
It is possible to study abroad in the third semester through the ERASMUS programme as an option for the 30 ECTS internship. If you chose to do the internship, we encourage you to travel abroad for one semester at one of our collaborating Uuniversities or with an organisation. It is also possible to do the internship with a Norwegian organisation.
You can also travel as part of your field work.
Questions about the study?
Phone number: +47 55 58 27 10
E-mail: info.psyfa@uib.no
Study plan
A study plan is a formal document between you as a student and the University of Bergen. The study plan must provide a clear framework for the study, describe the learning goals you will achieve and how the study is structured.
Study plan for Master's Programme in Global development Theory and Practice
