Major Chinese Name Master of Science in Africa and International Development
Professional English Name MSc Africa and International Development
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Training Goals
This major aims to enable graduates: to have a critical understanding of African theory, concepts and development practices; to learn more about case studies and study specific aspects of international development; to be able to face challenges of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research, especially political science, human geography, history and socio-cultural anthropology ; to be able to critically evaluate and analyze empirical evidence on the implementation of development projects and policies; to apply critical analysis in writing, discussion and oral statements, and group exercises; An independent empirical study of in sub-Saharan can be carried out in sub-Saharan .
Application requirements
Chinese university bachelor's degree , with a certain score; or Commonwealth University second-class honorary degree
IELTS 7.0 (each items not less than 6.0); or TOEFL 100 (each items not less than 20)
academic system one year
deadline July 4
admission season General autumn enrollment
Estimated cost
Tuition fee 25,300 pounds, living expenses are about 110,000 RMB/year, total cost of 1 year ends of study is about 330,000 RMB
Course details
Compulsory courses:
Governance, development and poverty in Africa
Politics and International Development Theory
International Development: Research Design and Practice
Elective courses:
Development key skills in practice
Global South Energy
Displacement and Development
Infrastructure and Development
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