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  4. MSocSc in Development Studies

MSocSc in Development Studies

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

City University of Hong Kong

Program Overview

This programme aims to offer advanced training in international development theory and practice with special emphasis on recent and contemporary development experiences in East Asia. Students will rigorously engage major theoretical and policy debates and enhance their skill sets and competencies for employment across a range of relevant professional fields.

Program Key Stats

$140000 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Hold a bachelor s degree from one of the universities in Hong Kong or from an overseas institution recognised for this purpose by the University or hold such other qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University as equivalent. A TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 59 (revised paper-delivered test) or 79 (Internet-based test) or an overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS) or band 6, HKDSE scores.

Career Options

  • Critically engage with major theories
  • concepts
  • and debates in development studies and identify their historical
  • contemporary
  • and regional significance
  • Evaluate the appropriateness of perspectives for the analysis of key development and social change issues spanning politics
  • the economy
  • and environment
  • Systematically explore and assess options (including policy options and advocacy strategies) for addressing specific development problems in a range of settings
  • Compare and explain similarities and differences in development experiences and outcomes in East Asia across different countries
  • regions
  • and social groups (e
  • g
  • women)
  • Collaborate in an effective manner with professionals from diverse backgrounds

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