Entry requirements Further information and contact details Academic requirements Programme page on the web A first (Bachelor’s or equivalent) university degree in a so- www.uni-passau.de/en/ma-devstudies cial science, gained at the end of a three-year programme of study, with an overall average mark of, or equivalent to, 2.5 Development Studies office staff on the German marking scale, or among the best 50% of your Ms Regina Treipl cohort. A solid background in methods is required. Graduates Dr.-Hans-Kapfinger-Str. 14b, 94032 Passau, Germany from other disciplines are eligible if they have studied social Phone: +49 851 509 2741 sciences as a secondary/minor subject. Programme Directors Language requirements Professor Michael Grimm If English is not your first language or the language of instruc- Chair of Development Economics Master of Arts in tion for your first degree, you will need to prove that you have Faculty of Business Administration and Economics adequate English skills at level B2 CEFR by means of a recog- Professor Rüdiger Korff Development Studies nised language test such as TOEFL with a score of at least 220 Chair of Southeast Asian Studies (computer-based), 550 (paper-based) or 83 (Internet-based) Faculty of Arts and Humanities or an equivalent certificate. Professor Martina Padmanabhan You should also have basic knowledge of German (level A1 Chair of Comparative and Cultural Development Studies CEFR) to help you in your everyday life. If you do not have with a focus on Southeast Asia basic knowledge of German, you will be able to take a free Faculty of Arts and Humanities language course either before the start or within the first two semesters of the programme. International Office Primary contact for international students Deadline for applications www.uni-passau.de/en/international/ To be considered, your application must reach us by 30 June. Language Centre Scholarships A wide range of foreign language and German courses DAAD scholarships are available for students from developing www.sprachenzentrum.uni-passau.de countries: www.daad.de/pgc English-taught programme Academic Advice Service Helping you to choose your ideal degree course www.uni-passau.de/en/academic-advice/ Student Registration Office Information on applying for a place on the degree course www.uni-passau.de/en/student-registration-office/ Careers Service Helping you to arrange internships and start your career www.uni-passau.de/en/careerservice/ Centre for Key Skills Transferable and soft skills courses for students www.zfs.uni-passau.de German Courses Passau German language courses for international students www.uni-passau.de/en/learn-german/ 04/2015 M.A. Development Studies About the programme Programme syllabus The M.A. Development Studies enables students to develop 1st semester (30 ECTS credits) the advanced knowledge, analytical skills, and conceptual frameworks required to understand and navigate the com- • Methods and theories of Development Studies plexities of economic and social development. • Interdisciplinary seminar • Qualitative and quantitative research methods Students enrolled in the programme gain insights into the eco- nomic, social, ethical, and cultural contexts and constraints of 2nd and 3rd semesters (65 ECTS credits) development. The programme provides outstanding oppor- • Qualitative and quantitative research methods tunities to put theory into practice through international field • Research seminar research, with a strong focus on integrating quantitative and • Elective modules (e.g. sociology, economics, sustain- qualitative methods. ability of resources, political science, Southeast Asian The programme addresses the worldwide need for experts in studies) the expanding field of development research as well as for • Languages and additional study skills courses project managers in international development cooperation. 4th semester (25 ECTS credits) Who should study this degree programme? Career prospects • Field research This programme is particularly suitable for students with a • Master’s thesis first degree in social science and mid-career professionals in Graduates have a wide range of potential career paths within A research colloquium with internationally renowned guest any development-related field. Qualified students from devel- the development field, such as: speakers is offered each semester. oping and emerging countries are particularly welcome. • programme managers for local and internation- al development organisations, including govern- Specialisations Programme features ment agencies, non-governmental organisations and If desired, students can choose a specialisation in: • Programme entirely taught in English community groups • Development Economics or • Strong focus on quantitative and qualitative methods • policy makers for bilateral and multilateral agencies, such as GIZ, the World Bank and the United Nations, as • Southeast Asian Studies • Field research opportunities well as for civil society advocacy groups, as researchers • A unique selection of language courses and doctoral students, leading to an academic career Programme Development Studies The University of Passau Degree awarded Master of Arts (M.A.) Duration and ECTS 4 semesters; 120 ECTS credits Since opening its doors to the public in 1978, the Uni- Starts in October 2015 versity of Passau has quickly developed into a first ad- dress in German academia: the University regularly at- Language of instruction English tains top positions in academic rankings, e.g. in Law, Business and Economics, Computer Science, Commu- nication Studies, Political Science and Cultural Studies. The University’s modern campus is located in the south-east- ern part of Bavaria – Germany’s high-technology state – in verdant surroundings, a few minutes’ walk from the historic Old Town of Passau. Passau is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in Germany and offers an excellent standard of living while being close to the Alps and the Bavarian Forest as well as the major metropolitan centres of Prague, Munich and Vi- enna..