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Friedensau Adventist University
Magdeburg
Development Studies
Subjects: Sociology;Development
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The M.A. Development program zeroes in on global justice issues. Students dive into relevant theories and the practical side of the development and aid industry. Everyone must complete an internship and can specialize in areas like gender, sustainability, and migration. The program thoroughly prepares students for a career in development, emphasizing research methods and project planning. It also encourages a critical view of global power dynamics and questions "development" from a postcolonial perspective. With a diverse student body from around the world, the program offers a truly global perspective on international issues.
Program Information
| Study Location | Magdeburg |
| Start Semester | Summer |
| Study Form | Part-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | Yes |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 6 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | 2,961 EUR |
| Cost per Semester | 380.0 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | 6 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | 79 |
All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a result of at least 550 (PBT = paper-based test) or 79 (IBT = internet-based test) points or a comparable performance in another test, such as the IELTS (6.0) or the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (FCE). Applicants who received their B.A. degree in an English-language program are exempt These applicants submit a certificate from the university indicating that the medium of instruction at the university is English.
Qualification Requirements
For admission, the completion of a degree program at a university or an academically recognized college or university of applied sciences or an equivalent degree in social sciences or humanities is required and proven by a Bachelor degree, a Master degree, a Diploma, a State Examination or a Doctorate. A final grade (certificate grade) of at least 2.5 is required.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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