MA in Development Studies | KU

Overview

Kathmandu University School of Education offers a Master's in Development Studies program. This program provides knowledge, understanding, and skills of national and global development issues and the underlying debate. It develops the ability to communicate development issues with professionals and academicians and conduct research in areas of developmental activities. This program provides a range of tools and methods for the analysis of real-world development issues.

Objectives of MA in Development Studies

• To engage in development projects and address related issues, and to work within the domains of development policies, research, and practices.
• To help comprehend key development concepts and theories, and enable them to apply their knowledge in their professional pursuits.
• To foster critical and practical thinking skills.
• To be attentive to all development plans, the issues they bring forth, and their corresponding solutions.
• To facilitate communication and discussions with individuals regarding development plans, problems, and solutions.

Admission Requirements in MA in Development Studies

The entrance exam will be taken from Kathmandu University School of Arts in a written test, followed by an interview. The written exam will be objective, a short essay, and logical reasoning questions.

Eligibility

Must have completed a three- or four-year Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with CGPA 2 out of 4.0 or 45 percent marks in general and must secure an acceptable level of ranking in the entrance test administered for competency, including language proficiency and analytical ability.

Fee Structure

Total cost Rs 451,000.

Career and Scope

After completing MA Development Studies degree, graduates can pursue careers in various fields, such as:

• Development specialists and analysts in different agencies.
• Teaching positions.