Master of Arts in Development Studies Friedensau Adventist University

The MA Development has a specific focus on issues around global justice. Students learn about relevant theories as well as the practical realities of the development/aid industry. Everyone is required to do an internship and can choose a field of concentration such as gender, sustainability or migration.

The MA prepares thoroughly for a career in development through its emphasis on research methods and project planning. Furthermore, it enables students to develop a critical view on global power relations and to question “development” from a post-colonial perspective. Being highly cosmopolitan with students from all over the world, its specific worth lies in the opportunity to assess international issues through a literally global perspective stemming from the diversity of the student body.

General Content

• Academic Writing and Presentation Skills
• Theories of Development
• Critical Reflection on Development Cooperation
• Poverty Analysis and Social Protection
• Development Economics
• Project Planning
• Empirical Research Methods
• Internship in the Field of Development Cooperation or Humanitarian Aid
• Empirical Research Methods
• Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
• Research Oriented Master's Thesis

Concentrations

• Migration, Displacement and Development
• Gender, Intersectionality and Development
• Sustainability and Resource Use

Electives offered in addition to the concentrations

• Monitoring and Evaluation of Humanitarian Interventions (MEDI)
• Human Rights in Theory and Practice
• International Peace and Conflict Studies
• Childhood, Children and Child Rights
• Contemporary Religion and Development
• Disaster Response and Humanitarian Aid
• Global Public Health

A non-consecutive programme over four semesters (120 credits) including practical training of eight weeks' duration plus a Master's thesis

Eight weeks of practical training abroad

For admission, the completion of a degree programme at a university or an academically recognised college or university of applied sciences or an equivalent degree in social sciences or humanities is required and proven by a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree, a Diploma ("Diplom"), a State Examination or a doctorate. A final grade (certificate grade) of at least 2.5 is required.

All students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 533 EUR. It includes the student contribution to the Student Council, the "Deutschlandticket", membership of the university sports club. It also needs to be paid during a leave of absence and in the event that the standard period of study is exceeded.

For an academic year

UNIVERSITY FEES AND CHARGES – to be paid to Friedensau Adventist University

• Tuition and registration fees: 7,470 EUR
• Hall of residence twin room / apartment rent: 2,484 EUR

COSTS OF LIVING

• Health insurance: approx. 1,632 EUR
• Liability insurance: approx. 50 EUR
• TV and radio licence fee (if applicable pro rata or exemption): approx. 220 EUR
• Power (for one family with four people approx. 50 EUR per month onto the apartment rent): approx. 1,200 EUR
• Food: approx. 2,400 EUR
• Pocket money: approx. 500 EUR
• Clothing: 500 EUR
• Other (books, etc.): 600 EUR

TOTAL COSTS for one year: approx. 16,760 EUR

Job opportunities (limited) are available for students on the campus and in the neighbouring senior citizens' home.

Accommodation is offered on the campus in single and double rooms. The university assists in finding accommodation off campus.