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• Empowering primary school educators with knowledge and skills for inclusive education in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province  Manthata, Metsefedile Yvonne ( 2023 ) Majority children with learning barriers are taught in special schools that are few and far apart and as a result many of them end up leaving school without reaching their full potential. Learners with learning barriers ...
• An assessment of the impact of agricultural co-operatives on poverty alleviation in Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo Province  Maake, Ngwanamogale Tryphinah ( 2012 )
• A socio-economic impact of Letaba Water Users Association on emerging black farmers at Mopani District Manicipality, Limpopo Province  Ramabulana, Munzhedzi Euphemia ( 2007 ) Water is a basic need and everybody has a right to have access to it, be it for consumption or irrigation. The principle of rights is applicable in every sphere of life even in the utilization of water resources. South ...
• The impact of the fourth industrial revolution on the performance of small and micro enterprises : a case of Mankweng Township, Polokwane Local Municipality, South Africa  Selelo, Mohale Ernest ( 2023 ) The Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) are mostly viewed as the catalysts of development in both developed and developing countries. Their significant contribution to socio-economic development has captured the attention ...
• Factors contributing to the failure of community income generating projects in the Mankweng Cluster of Polokwane Municipality, Limpopo Province  Raedani, Phathutshedzo Priscilla ( 2023 ) The prevalence of poverty, unemployment and low economic growth are some of the reasons programmes for poverty alleviation have been introduced. The study sought to examine the factors that contribute to the failure of ...
• The efficacy of integrated development plan implementation towards the enhancement of basic service delivery : case of Mpakeni Village, Mbombela Local Municipality, South Africa  Thabethe, Lifa Rodney ( 2023 ) The study aimed at investigating the efficacy of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP)‟s implementation to enhance basic service delivery at Mpakeni Village in the Mpumalanga Province. The South African government ...
• The impact of local economic development on livelihood strategies in communities of Botlokwa Village, Molemole Local Municipality, Limpopo Province  Lebopa, Thapelo Brilliant ( 2023 ) Local economic development was instituted as a strategy by the new democratic government to boost employment, local economic growth and reduce poverty at local level. This research investigated the impact of LED towards ...
• Participation of public school in Local Economic Development in Marite, Bushbuckridge in the Mpumalanga Province  Malibe, Tholi Vusi ( 2017 ) The study focused on the participation of public schools in LED. Public schools are viewed as the corner-stone of community development. They are institutions which are based within the community to cater for their ...
• The contributions of rural livelihood diversification towards household income-poverty alleviation in Madumeleng Village, Limpopo Province  Maake, Shadrack Manala ( 2017 ) Although motivations vary across households, livelihood diversification is commonly adopted as a coping strategy against income-poverty and food insecurity in Africa. Income-poverty is disproportionately the main integral ...
• An evaluation of the expanded public works programme in Sekhukhune District of Limpopo Province  Ramaepadi, M. D. ( 2007 ) Refer to document
• The effects of rural development non-governmental organisations governance on societal transformation in Elandsdoorn Moutse, Limpopo Province  Makofane, Happines Refilwe ( 2022 ) This study provides a theoretical foundation for researchers to investigate the effects of rural development non-governmental organisations’ governance on societal transformation. The research also assessed the mission ...
• The role of community based organisations in empowering victims of gender based violence : case study of Ikhaya Lethemba Centre, Gauteng Province, South Africa  Rasekgala, Lenkwang Sylvia ( 2022 ) There is a high rate of gender-based violence in South Africa. The study aimed at examining the effectiveness of Ikhaya Lethemba as a community based organisation in empowering victims of gender-based violence in Gauteng ...
• The effectiveness of national financial aid scheme towards student skills development at the University of Limpopo, South Africa  Mokgotho, Manoko Graca ( 2022 ) The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was introduced in South Africa in 1999. Despite two decades of implementation—and some notable successes—the NSFAS has been critiqued for its overall “effectiveness” (McKay, ...
• An analysis of the environmental liability for breach of the duty of care for the environment in South Africa  Gaveni, Dyondzo Walter ( 2022 ) Refer to the document
• Exploring challenges faced by social workers on the management of foster care backlog at the Department of Social Development, Limpopo Province, South Africa  Matsoso, Sisimogang Philadelphia ( 2022-10-11 ) The foster care backlog has been a challenge in the National Department of Social Development for some years which resulted in the lapsing of foster care grants and thousands of children left without legal and statutory ...
• The effects of small and micro-enterprises (SMES) on Employement creation in Sefene Village, Limpopo Province  Makgamatha, Mpho Gift ( 2022 ) Small and Micro-Enterprises (SMEs) are considered sources of income that give people the purchasing power to meet their basic needs and improve their standard of living. Primarily, this study investigated the effects of ...
• The effectiveness of the 'fetsa tlala' initiative in improving food security of women smallholder farmers : a case of Semaneng Village, Polokwane Local Municipality  Tefu, Kgabo Maureen ( 2022 ) Development projects, including the Fetša Tlala Initiative, were designed to contribute to the National Development Plan, 2030. The objectives of this research assessed how effective the Fetša Tlala project was in ...
• Sustainable economic development challenges faced by managers of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) at Lepelle Nkumpi Municipality in the Limpopo Province  Mashilo, Kakaru Sinah ( 2022 ) Unemployment in South Africa has prompted the government to shift focus in terms of employment creation resulting in encouraging citizens to become entrepreneurs. This took effect after 1994 and small, medium, and micro ...
• The role of school management teams towards provisioning of school sanitation at Man'Ombe Circuit, Mopani Education District in Limpopo Province, South Africa  Maswanganyi, Amukelani Lizzy ( 2022 ) The purpose of this study was to explore the role of SMTs in providing and sustaining schools’ sanitation infrastructure. Qualitative research approach was conducted to determine if the SMT members fully understand the ...
• Determinants of population development in planning for South Africa  Mmotlana, Lerato ( 2022 ) Population development planning has continued to be a battle for both developed and developing countries, as such it has been used as an exploitative tool and a political instrument to manipulate societies. China has offered ...

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• Accounting for sustainable development in water services : a case of Lephalale Local Municipality in the Limpopo province, South Africa  Makgatho, Selina Magugudi ( 2022-09 ) Local government, in terms of its constitutional obligation is liable for service provision. But in the provision of service there is a need for accountability. This will assist municipalities to track improvement derived ...
• Achieving equity and gender equality in Uganda’s tertiary education and development  Odaga, Geoffrey ( 2019-12 ) Grounded in feminist epistemology, the study focused on the concepts of location, social position, gender and Affirmative Action to assess the social phenomenon of inequality in the distribution of public university ...
• Adoption of information and communication technology for the development of the incubated rural farming cooperatives in Limpopo province, South Africa  Seroka, Michael Phaane ( 2022-11 ) Information and communication technology (ICT) is ubiquitous and has penetrated various economies and farming included. The advent of ICT has expanded the farming sector evidenced by a whole range of value chains that can ...
• Advancing the rights of rural women with disabilities in Zimbabwe: challenges and opportunities for the twenty first century  Dziva, Cowen ( 2018-02 ) Disability studies largely ignored or neglected the experiences of rural women with disabilities (WWD) in the Global South. This qualitative study documents the challenges faced by Zimbabwean rural WWD in the enjoyment of ...
• Africa is not a country: perceptions of poverty by Christians in Germany  Dieckmann, Daniel ( 2021-06 ) This research examines the perception that Christians in Germany have of poverty in Africa and the extent to which this thinking corresponds to a holistic understanding of poverty. The study is examined in the context ...
• An afrocentric critique of the discourse of good governance and its limitations as a means of addressing development challenges in Nigeria  Adejumo-Ayibiowu, Oluwakemi Damola ( 2018-09-11 ) The current study is an African-centred critique of the idea of ‘good governance’; which since the 1990s, has been a prescription of the international development institutions for all development challenges facing developing ...
• Analysing the sustainable livelihoods of domestic female migrants in Dunoon, Cape Town in the Western Cape of South Africa  Tokoyo, Bertha ( 2023-01-11 ) There is proof that women continue to migrate from other countries to seek better ways of survival and to increase their sustainable livelihood. These women’s migration is linked to their provisional efforts and the ...
• Analysis of a model designed for land restitution in protected areas in South Africa  De Koning, Maria Adriana Imelda ( 2010-10 ) This thesis investigates the design of a model, methods and guidelines that may assist government agencies in South Africa to find a balance between the objective of biodiversity conservation and increased local economic ...
• An analysis of climate change resilience of vulnerable rural communities in Malawi  Mkungula, Yusuf Malsellino ( 2021-05 ) Climate change is increasingly becoming a global challenge and countries are feeling its impacts. Malawi is heavily affected by the impacts of climate change because her economy depends on agriculture which is extremely ...
• An analysis of Dubai's socio-economic development strategies and performance between 1998-2008  Thompson, Paul Anthony ( 2014-03-17 ) This study explores the socio-economic development path of the former Trucial State of Dubai, now an economic powerhouse within the Federal State of the United Arab Emirates. This thesis emanated out of the researcher’s ...
• Analysis of factors influencing provision of municipal services in the rural districts : the case study of Luwingu District Council of Zambia  Longa, Simon ( 2018-06 ) Provision of municipal services to urban residents particularly those residing in small towns across developing countries, is facing challenges. A small town or rural district of Luwingu in Zambia, is no exception. This ...
• Analysis of foreign aid effectiveness on economic development in Ethiopia  Tagese Helore Lamore ( 2022-08 ) In this study the effectiveness of foreign aid on economic development and poverty alleviation in Ethiopia during the period of 2011 to 2020 was analysed. On the one hand, government reports have indicated that the country ...
• Analysis of government agricultural food security pack programme: the case of Mpulungu District, Northern Province, Zambia  Royd, Tembo ( 2021-06 ) This study investigated the effects, capacity, and challenges of the food security pack programme in Mpulungu district, Northern Province, Zambia. The primary sources of data were farm household surveys, focus group ...
• Analysis of livelihoods and food security of poor urban households: the case of urban productive safety-net beneficiaries in Ethiopia  Tegegn Gebeyaw Wassie ( 2022-07 ) Social protection, including social assistance or safety nets, is considered a proven means of reducing poverty, promoting livelihood, improving food security and nutrition status of the poorest households. The Government ...
• An analysis of perceptions amongst farmers on the adoption of GM technology in Paarl, Western Cape - South Africa  Owusu, Festus ( 2020 ) In early 2003, a persistent drought threatened about 15 million people in the Southern African region (SADC) with starvation as farmers in this region were not able to produce enough food. A similar threat was experienced ...
• An analysis of public perception towards consuming genetically modified crops and the acceptance of modern agricultural biotechnology: a South African case study  Makaure, Cleopas ( 2019-01 ) South Africa is one of the biggest producers of genetically modified crops in the world. However, recent studies in South Africa show a low public willingness to consume genetically modified crops and accept modern ...
• An analysis of the actor-oriented approach as tool in international development cooperation  Bosman, Willem ( 2009-08-25 ) No abstract available
• An analysis of the benefits of the growth in tourism to the local communities in the Panorama region, Mpumalanga Province  Monakhisi, Ngwako Philemon ( 2009-08-25 ) In recent decades tourism has asserted its importance as the biggest employer and foreign exchange earner in both the developing and developed countries. Consequently, there has been increasing attention to tourism ...
• Analysis of the compatibility of customary land tenure with food security: a case of Binga District, Zimbabwe  Dube, Mathew Unique ( 2021-11-30 ) The study focused on the analysis of the compatibility of customary land tenure with food security in Binga District, in the northwest of Zimbabwe. The practices in customary land tenure that lead to food insecurity ...
• An analysis of the effects of parent emigration on the social security of children left behind: the case of Highfield, Harare in Zimbabwe  Masaila, Fesiline ( 2022-02 ) This study examined the perspectives of caregivers on how parental emigration impacts the social security of children left behind in Highfield, Zimbabwe. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews with caregivers, as well as ...

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About the course

The two-year MPhil in Development Studies will provide you with a rigorous and critical introduction to development as a process of managed and unmanaged change in societies in the global South. Our students go on to careers in development policy or practice or for further study in the field.

Course objectives

The course will introduce you to development studies as an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary subject. It covers the intellectual history of development, the paradigm shifts and internal conflicts within the discipline and the contemporary relevance of research to development policy and practice.

Course structure

The course comprises five elements: foundation courses, research methods, the core course, the thesis and two option courses.

In the first year, you will study two out of three foundation courses:

• History and Politics
• Social Anthropology

If you have no previous training in economics you must take this as one of your foundation courses; otherwise you must take the other two.

You will learn about research methods for the social sciences, comprising sessions on research design and qualitative and quantitative methods. Thesis workshops offer preparation for your research. Additional sessions will be held on aspects of fieldwork ethics and safety, library resources and software and computerised databases.

The core course, also taken in the first year, is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course with two component modules:

• Theories of Development
• Key Themes in Development

You will spend the summer following your first year working on a thesis. You will choose the topic, with the guidance of your supervisor, and, in most cases, spend some of the summer doing research and gathering data. 

In the second year, you will take your chosen option courses and continue work on your thesis. More information can be found in the course handbook on the department's course page.

Teaching and learning

Each course entails up to four hours of teaching per week, delivered through lectures, classes and workshops. Class sizes are small – between 5 and 30 students – encouraging active participation and enabling students to learn from each other. You prepare for sessions by reading a selection of recommended books, book chapters and articles.

Supervision

You will be allocated a general supervisor who will support your academic development and with whom you will meet regularly. Supervisors are allocated based on your research interests, fit with the supervisor’s expertise, and staff availability. In your first year, you will identify someone to supervise your thesis, typically someone from the MPhil core staff. You will also have a college advisor whom you may consult on issues concerning your personal wellbeing.

The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Oxford Department of International Development. It is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Oxford Department of International Development.

Formal assessment will normally comprise a written examination at the beginning of the third term for each foundation course; a written examination at the end of the third term and a research design essay, submitted in the same term, for research methods; and two essays for the core course. You must pass all summative assessments to continue into Year 2. There is an opportunity to re-sit in September.

You will be formally assessed for your two option courses as well as the thesis submitted during the final term. Further information on the thesis can be found on the departmental website.

Graduate destinations

A number of MPhil students choose to continue to doctoral study after completing the course, expanding their MPhil thesis  into a DPhil thesis in ODID or elsewhere. Others have gone on to jobs in the United Nations, government, diplomacy, politics, NGOs, the media, art, business, finance, management, technology and development consultancies.

Changes to this course and your supervision

The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. The safety of students, staff and visitors is paramount and major changes to delivery or services may have to be made in circumstances of a pandemic, epidemic or local health emergency. In addition, in certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study.

Where possible your academic supervisor will not change for the duration of your course. However, it may be necessary to assign a new academic supervisor during the course of study or before registration for reasons which might include illness, sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment.

For further information please see our page on changes to courses and the provisions of the student contract regarding changes to courses.

Entry requirements for entry in 2024-25

Proven and potential academic excellence.

The requirements described below are specific to this course and apply only in the year of entry that is shown. You can use our interactive tool to help you  evaluate whether your application is likely to be competitive .

Please be aware that any studentships that are linked to this course may have different or additional requirements and you should read any studentship information carefully before applying. 

Degree-level qualifications

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

• a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours  in a social science subject.

As one of the purposes of the course is to provide a basic education in the subject, in exceptional cases, students who have not specialised in a social science may be admitted to read for the MPhil in Development Studies. It should be recognised that for some students, the transition to a social studies approach to learning may be challenging.

Entrance to the course is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent.

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA normally sought is 3.8 out of 4.0.

If your degree is not from the UK or another country specified above, visit our International Qualifications page for guidance on the qualifications and grades that would usually be considered to meet the University’s minimum entry requirements.

GRE General Test scores

No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are required for application.

Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience

• Research or working experience in developing countries is desirable but is not essential.
• An ability to work both independently and in groups is essential.
• Publications are not expected or required for admission, but any can be listed on the CV.

Further guidance

• It is essential to apply as early as possible and to submit all required materials by the advertised deadlines. 
• A number of the department's master’s students apply to continue doctoral research both at the department and in other departments of the University. Entry requirements and deadlines will differ slightly in each department and details will be available on departmental websites.

English language proficiency

This course requires proficiency in English at the University's  higher level . If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement. The minimum scores required to meet the University's higher level are detailed in the table below.

*Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) † Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)

Your test must have been taken no more than two years before the start date of your course. Our Application Guide provides  further information about the English language test requirement .

Declaring extenuating circumstances

If your ability to meet the entry requirements has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic (eg you were awarded an unclassified/ungraded degree) or any other exceptional personal circumstance (eg other illness or bereavement), please refer to the guidance on extenuating circumstances in the Application Guide for information about how to declare this so that your application can be considered appropriately.

You will need to register three referees who can give an informed view of your academic ability and suitability for the course. The  How to apply  section of this page provides details of the types of reference that are required in support of your application for this course and how these will be assessed.

Supporting documents

You will be required to supply supporting documents with your application. The  How to apply  section of this page provides details of the supporting documents that are required as part of your application for this course and how these will be assessed.

Performance at interview

Interviews are not normally held as part of the admissions process.  

How your application is assessed

Your application will be assessed purely on your proven and potential academic excellence and other entry requirements described under that heading.

References  and  supporting documents  submitted as part of your application, and your performance at interview (if interviews are held) will be considered as part of the assessment process. Whether or not you have secured funding will not be taken into consideration when your application is assessed.

An overview of the shortlisting and selection process is provided below. Our ' After you apply ' pages provide  more information about how applications are assessed . 

Shortlisting and selection

Students are considered for shortlisting and selected for admission without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation, as well as other relevant circumstances including parental or caring responsibilities or social background. However, please note the following:

• socio-economic information may be taken into account in the selection of applicants and award of scholarships for courses that are part of  the University’s pilot selection procedure  and for  scholarships aimed at under-represented groups ;
• country of ordinary residence may be taken into account in the awarding of certain scholarships; and
• protected characteristics may be taken into account during shortlisting for interview or the award of scholarships where the University has approved a positive action case under the Equality Act 2010.

Processing your data for shortlisting and selection

Information about  processing special category data for the purposes of positive action  and  using your data to assess your eligibility for funding , can be found in our Postgraduate Applicant Privacy Policy.

Admissions panels and assessors

All recommendations to admit a student involve the judgement of at least two members of the academic staff with relevant experience and expertise, and must also be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies or Admissions Committee (or equivalent within the department).

Admissions panels or committees will always include at least one member of academic staff who has undertaken appropriate training.

Other factors governing whether places can be offered

The following factors will also govern whether candidates can be offered places:

• the ability of the University to provide the appropriate supervision for your studies, as outlined under the 'Supervision' heading in the  About  section of this page;
• the ability of the University to provide appropriate support for your studies (eg through the provision of facilities, resources, teaching and/or research opportunities); and
• minimum and maximum limits to the numbers of students who may be admitted to the University's taught and research programmes.

Offer conditions for successful applications

If you receive an offer of a place at Oxford, your offer will outline any conditions that you need to satisfy and any actions you need to take, together with any associated deadlines. These may include academic conditions, such as achieving a specific final grade in your current degree course. These conditions will usually depend on your individual academic circumstances and may vary between applicants. Our ' After you apply ' pages provide more information about offers and conditions . 

In addition to any academic conditions which are set, you will also be required to meet the following requirements:

Financial Declaration

If you are offered a place, you will be required to complete a  Financial Declaration  in order to meet your financial condition of admission.

Disclosure of criminal convictions

In accordance with the University’s obligations towards students and staff, we will ask you to declare any  relevant, unspent criminal convictions  before you can take up a place at Oxford.

The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is one of the world’s leading centres for research and teaching in development studies. 

The department is known for its frontier research on economic growth and instability, trade and investment, poverty and inequality, insecurity and conflict, the history of social and political change, migration and refugees, global governance and the environment, children and human development and technology and industrialisation.

It hosts some 70 outstanding academics and houses several externally funded research groups that are at the forefront of their specialist fields. As part of a global epistemic community, the department aims to generate ideas that set agendas for scholars, governments, international agencies and civil society.

As an MPhil student you will be able to attend the wide range of public seminars organised by the department and the individual research groups. Beyond the department, Oxford offers access to a large number of events including seminars and lectures by distinguished academics and policy-makers in related fields.

The  Social Sciences Library , the largest freestanding social science library in the UK, with considerable print and digital strengths in development studies and a specialist librarian, is nearby. This is complemented by the world-class resources of the Bodleian Library and the satellite libraries. As alumni of the University, students can sign up for lifetime access to key online journals.

The department provides hot-desking areas with desktops and printing, as well as wireless internet access. Technical support is available through the department, your college and the University’s  IT Services , which also offers training courses. Course materials are available online via Canvas, the University’s Virtual Learning Environment.

Department facilities

Teaching takes place in the department’s seminar rooms, and there is a common room area where students from all the department's courses can gather. Lunches in the cafeteria are available during term.

International Development

Studying international development at Oxford means engaging with some of the most pressing issues of our time: from global governance and security to migration and human rights; from poverty and inequality to technological innovation and enterprise; from children and youth to environmental change and sustainability.

At Oxford you will take a unique, multi- and interdisciplinary approach to examine these and other complex issues affecting the countries of the developing world and the emerging economies. The approach encompasses economics, politics, international relations, anthropology, history, sociology, and law, and teaching is provided by world-class scholars in these fields. Our courses also offer small class sizes, personal supervision, training in methods, and the opportunity to research and write an original thesis and make an active contribution.

The department is a lively community that is recognised internationally as one of the top centres for research and teaching in development studies. It hosts some 70 distinguished academics and a number of externally funded research groups that are at the forefront of their specialist subject areas.

Our students come from across the world. At Oxford, they are taught to develop as critical and independent thinkers and when they leave us they go on to forge varied and successful careers as scholars, practitioners and policy-makers in the field of international development and beyond.

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The University expects to be able to offer over 1,000 full or partial graduate scholarships across the collegiate University in 2024-25. You will be automatically considered for the majority of Oxford scholarships , if you fulfil the eligibility criteria and submit your graduate application by the relevant December or January deadline. Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or potential. 

For further details about searching for funding as a graduate student visit our dedicated Funding pages, which contain information about how to apply for Oxford scholarships requiring an additional application, details of external funding, loan schemes and other funding sources.

Please ensure that you visit individual college websites for details of any college-specific funding opportunities using the links provided on our college pages or below:

Please note that not all the colleges listed above may accept students on this course. For details of those which do, please refer to the College preference section of this page.

Further information about funding opportunities for this course can be found on the department's website.

Annual fees for entry in 2024-25

IMPORTANT : Please note that while most of the content of these pages relates to the course starting in 2024-25, this information about course fees and the additional information section on this page relate to entry in 2025-26 . The remaining content will be updated for 2025-26 entry later in September.

Information about course fees

Course fees are payable each year, for the duration of your fee liability (your fee liability is the length of time for which you are required to pay course fees). For courses lasting longer than one year, please be aware that fees will usually increase annually. For details, please see our guidance on changes to fees and charges .

Course fees cover your teaching as well as other academic services and facilities provided to support your studies. Unless specified in the additional information section below, course fees do not cover your accommodation, residential costs or other living costs. They also don’t cover any additional costs and charges that are outlined in the additional information below.

Where can I find further information about fees?

The Fees and Funding  section of this website provides further information about course fees , including information about fee status and eligibility  and your length of fee liability .

Additional information

There are no compulsory elements of this course that entail additional costs beyond fees and living costs. However, as part of your course requirements, you will need to choose a dissertation, a project or a thesis topic. Most students will choose a topic which will require them to do fieldwork for their thesis. This fieldwork will be conducted during the long vacation between the first and second year. Students should note that they will have to meet all costs of fieldwork themselves and these costs are likely to include travel and related costs such as visas, accommodation, subsistence, translation and research assistant services if required. These costs will vary according to the location and length of the fieldwork and the department estimates that these costs may range from £1,500 to £20,000 or more. Each MPhil student is able to apply for a fieldwork grant of £800. This is awarded once only usually at the end of Trinity Term of their first year, before they go to the field during the summer vacation. Further information will be provided in the course handbook. You may also be able to apply for small grants from your college to help you cover some of these expenses.

Living costs

In addition to your course fees, you will need to ensure that you have adequate funds to support your living costs for the duration of your course.

For the 2024-25 academic year, the range of likely living costs for full-time study is between c. £1,345 and £1,955 for each month spent in Oxford. Full information, including a breakdown of likely living costs in Oxford for items such as food, accommodation and study costs, is available on our living costs page. The current economic climate and high national rate of inflation make it very hard to estimate potential changes to the cost of living over the next few years. When planning your finances for any future years of study in Oxford beyond 2024-25, it is suggested that you allow for potential increases in living expenses of around 5% each year – although this rate may vary depending on the national economic situation. UK inflationary increases will be kept under review and this page updated.

Students enrolled on this course will belong to both a department/faculty and a college. Please note that ‘college’ and ‘colleges’ refers to all 43 of the University’s colleges, including those designated as societies and permanent private halls (PPHs). 

If you apply for a place on this course you will have the option to express a preference for one of the colleges listed below, or you can ask us to find a college for you. Before deciding, we suggest that you read our brief  introduction to the college system at Oxford  and our  advice about expressing a college preference . For some courses, the department may have provided some additional advice below to help you decide.

If you are a current Oxford student and you would like to remain at your current Oxford college, you should check whether it is listed below. If it is, you should indicate this preference when you apply. If not, you should contact your college office to ask whether they would be willing to make an exception. Further information about staying at your current college can be found in our Application Guide. 

The following colleges accept students on the MPhil in Development Studies:

• Balliol College
• Blackfriars
• Brasenose College
• Campion Hall
• Exeter College
• Green Templeton College
• Harris Manchester College
• Jesus College
• Kellogg College
• Lady Margaret Hall
• Linacre College
• Lincoln College
• Magdalen College
• Pembroke College
• Regent's Park College
• Reuben College
• St Anne's College
• St Antony's College
• St Catherine's College
• St Cross College
• St Edmund Hall
• Somerville College
• Trinity College
• Wolfson College
• Wycliffe Hall

Before you apply

Our  guide to getting started  provides general advice on how to prepare for and start your application. You can use our interactive tool to help you  evaluate whether your application is likely to be competitive .

If it's important for you to have your application considered under a particular deadline – eg under a December or January deadline in order to be considered for Oxford scholarships – we recommend that you aim to complete and submit your application at least two weeks in advance . Check the deadlines on this page and the  information about deadlines and when to apply  in our Application Guide.

Application fee waivers

An application fee of £75 is payable for each application to this course. Application fee waivers are available for the following applicants who meet the eligibility criteria:

• applicants from low-income countries;
• refugees and displaced persons; 
• UK applicants from low-income backgrounds; and 
• applicants who applied for our Graduate Access Programmes in the past two years and met the eligibility criteria.

You are encouraged to  check whether you're eligible for an application fee waiver  before you apply.

Do I need to contact anyone before I apply?

You do not need to make contact with the department before you apply but you are encouraged to visit the relevant departmental webpages to read any further information about your chosen course.

New MPhil students will be informed about their supervisor during their induction sessions.

Completing your application

You should refer to the information below when completing the application form, paying attention to the specific requirements for the supporting documents .

For this course, the application form will include questions that collect information that would usually be included in a CV/résumé. You should not upload a separate document. If a separate CV/résumé is uploaded, it will be removed from your application .

If any document does not meet the specification, including the stipulated word count, your application may be considered incomplete and not assessed by the academic department. Expand each section to show further details.

Referees: Three overall, at least two must be academic

Whilst you must register three referees, the department may start the assessment of your application if two of the three references are submitted by the course deadline and your application is otherwise complete. Please note that you may still be required to ensure your third referee supplies a reference for consideration.

Official transcript(s)

Your transcripts should give detailed information of the individual grades received in your university-level qualifications to date. You should only upload official documents issued by your institution and any transcript not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation.

More information about the transcript requirement is available in the Application Guide.

Statement of purpose/personal statement: A minimum of 500 words to a maximum of 750 words

You will need to provide a statement of purpose, written in English.

You must state in what way you believe the MPhil might contribute to your career development plans. You must also indicate an awareness of the structure of the degree, for example by stating the foundation courses you might take in the first year, and the options which might be of interest to you in the second year. You should also indicate, very briefly, what your thesis topic might be.

The MPhil in Development Studies is a broad-ranging inter- and multi-disciplinary programme. We do not expect our students already to have covered the disciplinary and theoretical range offered, but a curious and receptive stance towards new ideas is key. Successful students are intellectually flexible and prepared to step outside their comfort zones in terms of approaches and perspectives. The programme is also distinguished by theoretical rigour alongside a substantial emphasis on original research. Your personal statement should demonstrate that you have the required aptitude for a demanding programme and that you are a good fit for it. It should also show how any relevant experience beyond your studies would enrich an intellectually diverse and exciting cohort.

If possible, please ensure that the word count is clearly displayed on the document.

This will be assessed for your reasons for applying, evidence of motivation for and understanding of the proposed area of study and the course applied to, as well as commitment to the subject and evidence of a defined set of research interests.

It will be normal for your ideas subsequently to change in some ways as you investigate the evidence and develop your project. You should nevertheless make the best effort you can to demonstrate the extent of your research question, sources and method at this moment.

Written work: Either one or two essays, a maximum of 4,000 words overall

The total word limit for your writing sample is 4,000 words. You may choose to submit one longer piece of work or two shorter pieces within this word limit. Submitted work should demonstrate an ability to write high-quality scholarly essays in an inter- and multi-disciplinary programme centred on the social sciences. Extracts from longer pieces of work are acceptable, but if two writing samples are submitted they should not come from the same longer piece of work. An extract should be prefaced by a note that puts it in context.

This will be assessed for a comprehensive understanding of the subject area; understanding of problems in the area; ability to construct and defend an argument; and powers of analysis and expression.

Instructions for submitting one long piece of work instead of two short pieces

To submit one longer piece of work in your application instead of two shorter pieces, you should upload this document in the first 'Written work' slot on the 'Supporting Documents' tab of the Application Form. In the second 'Written work' slot, you should upload a PDF document with the following statement:

' I have included one long essay in lieu of two short essays. I have checked the course page to confirm this is permitted for this course. '

Please note that multi-authored works are not acceptable. The word count does not need to include any bibliography or brief footnotes.

Start or continue your application

You can start or return to an application using the relevant link below. As you complete the form, please  refer to the requirements above  and  consult our Application Guide for advice .

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Further information and enquiries

This course is offered by the  Oxford Department of International Development (ODID)

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Advice about contacting the department can be found in the How to apply section of this page

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Development studies, field description.

Our doctoral program in Development Studies focuses on ‘development,’ a central and contested concept that gained prominence after World War II, which implies progressive change towards improving economies and people’s well-being while conserving nature at local, regional, and global scales. Faculty and graduate students in the field of Development Studies study processes of social, cultural, ecological, economic, and political change, and the historical and contemporary forces that shape those dynamics. They also study the organizations and actors that engage in development-related processes and the practices, knowledge, and forms of expertise they bring to bear on their work.

An interdisciplinary field, Development Studies draws from a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, economics, political science, human geography, anthropology, history, Indigenous and postcolonial studies, and the natural and technical sciences. Our doctoral students study in a range of contexts, some working directly with communities around the globe, others exploring large data sets or studying institutions as they seek to understand the complexities behind development and its impacts on people and the planet.

The program offers preparation for research, for the application of social sciences in government positions, the non-profit sector, consulting, and think tanks, and for college teaching in development studies and related fields. For the Ph.D. degree, students are expected to demonstrate (1) a thorough knowledge of social theory in development studies, with special emphasis on theories in their major concentration, (2) knowledge of previous and current research pertinent to the concentration, and (3) knowledge of multiple research methods, including qualitative and quantitative, with special emphasis on research design, data collection, and analytical techniques relevant to study in the concentration.

Students are admitted into the Ph.D. program. If they do not have a M.S. degree in Development Studies or a related discipline, they will complete a qualifying paper or M.S. thesis as part of their training.

Research and study opportunities Faculty in the field rely on a wide range of domestic and international funding to support research and graduate students. Graduate students also successfully apply for a wide range of internal and external grants for their fieldwork, such as the Wenner Gren fellowship, National Science Foundation and Fulbright fellowships.   Students and faculty members are actively conducting research around the globe, both in the United States and elsewhere. Although some doctoral dissertations are based on field-collected data, other candidates rely on rich secondary-data resources, working closely with the Cornell Institute for Social and Economic Research (CISER) and the various libraries on campus. Faculty members also participate in other fields such as Natural Resources, City and Regional Planning, Anthropology, Crop and Soil Sciences, in the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, and in the area studies programs for Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Several of those programs have supported dissertation research overseas. The department is also home to the  Polson Institute for Global Development , which funds assorted working group research initiatives in the U.S. and abroad.

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Subject and degrees, development sociology.

• Development Sociology (Ph.D.) (Ithaca)

Concentrations by Subject

• development sociology (minor)
• methods of social research (minor)
• population and development
• rural and environmental sociology
• state, economy, and society

Victoria Beard

• Campus: Ithaca
• Concentrations: Development Sociology: development sociology; rural and environmental sociology
• Research Interests: comparative urbanization, poverty and inequality, collective action, community development, infrastructure access, water and sanitation infrastructure

Sarah Besky

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: rural and environmental sociology; state, economy, and society
• Research Interests: agrarian studies; gender and work; South Asia

Rachel Bezner Kerr

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: development sociology; methods of social research; rural and environmental sociology

Parfait M Eloundou-Enyegue

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: development sociology; methods of social research; population and development; state, economy, and society
• Research Interests: population and development; sociology of education; demography of inequality and social change

Elias Friedman

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: state, economy, and society
• Research Interests: Social movements, globalization, development, political sociology, work, and theory

Sarah Carissa Giroux

• Campus: Ithaca - (Divisional Member)
• Concentrations: Development Sociology: population and development
• Research Interests: Methods of Social Research. Population and Development, Demography

Jenny Elaine Goldstein

• Research Interests: political ecology; critical development studies; ecological history; science and technology studies; food and agriculture; Southeast Asia

Mario Herrero Acosta

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: rural and environmental sociology
• Research Interests: Food systems, sustainability, environmental analysis, global change, scenarios, climate mitigation and adaptation, multi-scale methods for systems analysis, systems evolution and transitions, role of innovation in development

Thomas A Hirschl

• Research Interests: social stratification; research methods and statistics; state and local demography

Tristan Ivory

• Research Interests: International Migration Labor and Employment Relations Race and Ethnicity Social Mobility Stratification and Inequality Global and Transnational Sociology Demography Comparative and Historical Sociology Qualitative Methods Africana Studies

Neema Kudva

• Research Interests: Community-based planning and development, Infrastructure and International planning, Social policy, Sustainability, Mobility

Lori Leonard

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: methods of social research; state, economy, and society
• Research Interests: Lori Leonard has a background in public health, and her work focuses on issues in medical sociology, gender studies, and the anthropology of policy. She is interested in the ways policies, planned improvement projects, changes in the natural world, and human responses to these events shape social and cultural life
• Concentrations: Development Sociology: methods of social research; rural and environmental sociology; state, economy, and society
• Research Interests: Sustainability; food systems; spatial data science; human-environment systems

Fouad M. Makki

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: development sociology; methods of social research; state, economy, and society
• Research Interests: sociology of development; classical and contemporary social theory; international political economy; historical sociology of modernity

Scott J Peters

• Research Interests: sustainable and community development; civic professionalism

Sharon L. Sassler

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: development sociology; population and development
• Research Interests: social demography; union formation (marriage, cohabitation); immigrant adaptation; racial and ethnic differentiation; young adult transitions

John W. Sipple

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: development sociology; methods of social research; population and development; rural and environmental sociology
• Research Interests: sociology of education, rural studies, inequality studies

Richard C. Stedman

• Research Interests: linkages between social and ecological systems; natural resource and community interactions; natural resources; environmental sociology

Kurt B Waldman

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: methods of social research; rural and environmental sociology
• Research Interests: Behavioral Science, Environmental Psychology, Sustainability, Agricultural Development, Judgment, and Decision-Making

Mildred Elaine Warner

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: development sociology; state, economy, and society
• Research Interests: community development, economic development, state and local government policy

Marina A. Welker

• Research Interests: International development, corporations, tobacco, extractive industries, Southeast Asia

Steven A Wolf

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: development sociology; rural and environmental sociology; state, economy, and society
• Research Interests: environmental and natural resource sociology; environmental governance; multifunctional agricultural and forest development; institutional analysis of innovation

Wendy W. Wolford

• Concentrations: Development Sociology: development sociology; methods of social research; rural and environmental sociology; state, economy, and society
• Research Interests: political economy of development; social and economic geography; political ecology; land tenure; agrarian studies

John Aloysius Zinda

• Research Interests: Environmental Sociology, Development and Globalization, Contemporary China, Rural Livelihoods, Community, Agriculture, Land Use Change, Qualitative Methods, Spatial Data Analysis, Mixed Methods

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The MPhil in Development Studies provides an inter-disciplinary training whose content and style have kept abreast with the changing reality of development concerns, and the changing requirements of those seeking to make a career in the development field.  The course gives its students a firm grounding in political economics relevant to development, including the study of sociology, political science, law, economics and anthropology. We have close links with the other area centres within POLIS: African Studies, Latin American Studies and South Asian Studies which helps offer students a comparative lens.  The inter-disciplinary approach is based on the recognition that together with the analytical rigour required of social scientists today, no important issue in development — poverty and inequality, population growth, the construction of the institutions, war and human rights, democratisation — can be properly understood without an inter-disciplinary perspective.   The MPhil in Development Studies provides a framework within which students can construct a pathway suited to a wide range of differing interests and needs. Our students are free to select a broad inter-disciplinary set of subjects, while those who wish to continue their studies at the doctoral level can select a more specialised set of options concentrating on the analytical tools of their subject, and discover which university department or faculty is most suited to their research plans. Course Structure  The MPhil course consists of one compulsory core paper ‘Intellectual traditions of Development’, two modules selected from a range of optional papers and a 20,000 word dissertation.   -The  core paper  is collectively taught by lecturers within the Centre of Development Studies and is offered in Michaelmas Term. It covers major approaches and themes in development thinking and practice.  - In Lent Term, students will choose two out of the 6-8  optional papers  (capped at 25 students each) which will provide a ‘deeper dive’ into some the themes and topics introduced in the core paper.  All students will write two 5,000 word essays. For the first essay, due at the beginning of Lent term, students will be able to choose from a wide range of questions based on topics covered in the core paper. For the second essay, due at the beginning of Easter term, students will be able to select one topic from a range of questions based on the optional papers. Details about the papers can be found here . -Students will apply to the course with a dissertation proposal and will submit a 15-20,000 word  dissertation  towards the end of Easter Term. Research carried out for the purpose of the dissertation must receive ethical approval by the Ethics Committee prior to the student commencing research otherwise the dissertation cannot be accepted.  Readings and materials for POLIS papers and teaching represent a wide range of different views on major topics in politics and international relations. Many of these topics are subject to intense controversy and debate, and it is common to encounter contrasting and contentious arguments in them. The fact that a text is on a reading list or lecture material is not an endorsement of its content. Students at Cambridge are expected to engage with readings and other materials critically, carefully examining and where appropriate challenging evidence and arguments. The  Applications and Deadlines  page contains details of the entry requirements and all the key dates to be aware of.  The  fees and funding  page contains details of schemes specific to this course., the  faq  page should cover anything else that the other pages have missed, the careers after the mphil page details the career paths of development studies alumni.. © 2024 University of Cambridge Contact the University Accessibility Freedom of information Privacy policy and cookies Statement on Modern Slavery Terms and conditions University A-Z Undergraduate Postgraduate Research news About research at Cambridge Spotlight on... Click here to place an order for topic brief service to get instant approval from your professor. 54 Best Development Studies Dissertation Topics Ideas & Samples Are you looking for research proposal topics on development studies? We’ve got this range of development studies dissertation topics that can help in carrying out your research logically. 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To examine the challenges faced by companies in enforcing international patent laws. To study the need for management to measure sustainable development in rich countries. To explore the causes and impacts of political stress on the development of nations. To examine the role of SMEs in community development. How does technological innovation shape the labor market in emerging economies? To build International institutions for environmental protection. To analyze the development in the field of computer science. To analyze innovative science studies – a literature review. Impact of Covis’19 in developing countries. The effects of Covid’19 on the whole world. What was the reason behind covid’19? The new studies related to Covid’19 . To study the Era of global development – a literature review. To carry out a study to analyze the act of unionization in nations. An analysis of the effects of explaining international intelligence corporation. To study the development of entrepreneurship policy. Impact of foreign investment in developing countries. To promote peace developing ideas in countries to provide people with a good life. To analyze the development in the lifestyle of people. What is the impact of promoting Human rights, and how does it provide people with different opportunities? What are the developing strategies for good meal consumption? How do promote multicultural business partnerships? To evaluate the business development opportunities for multinational businesses. To study the stress in International marketing and how it contributed to the growth of businesses in the global market. What are the effects of HIV and Aids in developing countries? How do you explain the economic policy in developing countries? What are the new business strategies? Above is the best-selected development studies dissertation topics list pick any one of your choices and start dissertation writing . 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That is, can you explain what this paper is adding to our understanding of a problem, question, or topic? picture_as_pdf Thesis www.mandela.ac.za Change the world Development Studies Meet Our H.O.D School Home Page Qualifications Offered Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance PG Dip Maritime Studies MA by Research MPhil Development Finance MPhil in Maritime Studies MA by Coursework PhD in Development Finance PhD in Development Studies Research Themes Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies Development Studies Events RESEARCH THEMES Work@Mandela FindIt@Mandela Commercial Services@Mandela Tel: +27 (0) 41 504 1111 Fax: +27 (0) 41 504 2574 / 2731 Email: [email protected] PO Box 77000, Nelson Mandela University Gqeberha, 6031, South Africa Connect@Mandela A - Z Index Privacy statement Privacy statement    Mail & Portals    --> BEE & Tax Certificate    PAIA    ISPA    FAQ    Sitemap    A - Z Index    --> WCMS The development of statistical reasoning in primary school students While formal statistical practices are not generally accessible to students in the primary years of schooling, the principles underpinning statistical thinking and reasoning—such as posing questions, collecting data, comparing groups, and representing and inferring from data—are relevant in primary mathematics (Watson et al., 2018). Recent Australian studies by English (2012, 2013, 2018), Fielding-Wells (2014, 2018 a,b), Kinnear (2013, 2018), Makar (2014, 2016, 2018), Mulligan (2015) and Watson (2018) have focused on primary school students’ capacities to engage in data modelling and on statistical reasoning more broadly. An early years’ approach to the teaching of statistics involves including students’ personal experiences, encourages self-collected data sets, and emphasises the reasoning process rather than outcomes or conclusions (Doerr, et al., 2017). How young students’ develop and apply the modelling and refinement process is not clearly understood however, especially when working with an abstract or complex data set. This thesis aimed to gain a more coherent understanding of the developmental aspects of Grade 1 through 4 students’ statistical reasoning and metarepresentational competence with explicit emphasis upon predictive reasoning. Three interconnected design studies on model-based reasoning and predictive reasoning were conducted with 46 Australian students drawn from one cohort of a single, independent, metropolitan primary school. In the first design study, nine high-ability Grade 1 students created a word-based model for categorisation of self-portraits drawn by students in other grades, and assessed the model using three reasoning tasks. Of interest were the features of the modelling process observed in Grade 1 students, and how students’ used test data collected from the model to inform judgements regarding its efficacy and limitations. The second design study focused on predictive reasoning. How Grade 2 students used the variability of the temperature table to inform their predictions, how they justified predictions and their use of probabilistic language was the focus. Ten high-ability Grade 2 students, including seven students retained from the previous study, predicted maximum monthly temperatures from a temperature table then plotted their predictions against background temperature readings using TinkerPlots TM . For both design studies, student predictions, representations and explanations were coded using three levels of statistical reasoning: idiosyncratic, transitional and quantitative (Leavy, 2008). Seven of the Grade 1 students were observed using data-based reasoning when justifying and revising their decisions. Six of the Grade 2 students made predictions similar to other monthly values in the data table, increasing to nine students after plotting the predictions with TinkerPlots TM . All ten students used probabilistic language when describing the data set, including terms such as outliers, clusters and range. Following this pilot work, the main study employed 46 students from Grade 3, and 44 of the same students from Grade 4 in a longitudinal teaching experiment. Students predicted maximum monthly temperatures for the current year using a data table containing past maximum temperatures, represented the data table using informal freehand inscriptions or graphing and described their predictive strategies in verbal and written form. Data were collected at the beginning of Grade 3 and the beginning and end of Grade 4 using the same tasks. Data were coded using a data lenses framework (Konold et al., 2015) in Grade 3 and a framework for analysis of structural features (Awareness of Mathematical Pattern and Structure [AMPS]) (Mulligan & Mitchelmore, 2009) in Grades 3 and 4. Most Grade 4 students (87%) made predictions within the historical range, relative to half in Grade 3 (54%). Representations included co-ordinate graphing including column, line and dot plots and were more sophisticated in Grade 4, with 57% demonstrating data transnumeration, while in Grade 3 they were predominately idiosyncratic or copies of the data table. Grade 4 students were more likely (79%) than Grade 3 (51%) to use and describe predictions based on extraction, clustering, aggregation, noticing seasonal trends and range, identifying causal and random variation, and observing measures of central tendency. Large individual differences emerged: three developmental pathways are illustrated through case studies of high, average, and low ability students. This range suggests that pathways for predictive reasoning are somewhat flexible or idiosyncratic. The design studies in this thesis demonstrated the advanced potential of some young students to reason statistically: Grade 1 students developed a viable word-based model using a complex data set, and Grade 2 students employed TinkerPlots TM to critique their data predictions. Levels of statistical reasoning in these students was higher than previously reported in studies of students in first and second grade such those by Makar (2016) and Lehrer and Schauble (2000b), as demonstrated through their use of data when justifying their reasoning. The longitudinal study on student predictive reasoning and meta-representational competence contributes to a more in-depth or fine grained analysis of the possible developmental sequence of these capacities across Grades 3 and 4. Primary school students used contextual cues and data content when they make predictions, and appear to make realistic predictions from data tables prior to being able to describe viable prediction strategies, or to select data for representational purposes. However, other skills appear to develop unevenly— some students developing meta-representational competence and formal graphing prior to reasoning about their strategies, while other students developing reasoning strategies prior to meta-representational competence. Intermediate stages of transnumeration of data tables to formal graphs were described, providing a comprehensive longitudinal set of student representations from a single data set. The studies contribute to a growing body of research that investigates the predictive and data-modelling capacities of young students, and makes a distinct contribution by reporting on the use of TinkerPlots TM as a visualisation tool with second graders. The research supports the inclusion and extension of curriculum reform highlighting data-driven learning, and the development of statistical concepts that are integral to statistical literacy and mathematics learning. Research implications include arguments for more explicit outcomes in the Statistics and Probability strand of the mathematics curriculum on informal statistical inference and data exploration in the early years. This needs to be accompanied by newly developed professional development programs, resources and support for teachers’ acquisition of pedagogical content knowledge in statistical reasoning, and for primary school students to have extended opportunities for informal data representation prior to the introduction of formal graphing instruction. Table of Contents Awarding institution, degree type, department, centre or school, year of award, principal supervisor, additional supervisor 1, usage metrics. Other education not elsewhere classified Home » Blog » Dissertation » Topics » Development Studies » Development Studies Dissertation Topics (26 Examples) For Research Development Studies Dissertation Topics (26 Examples) For Research Mark Jun 14, 2020 Jun 13, 2020 Development Studies No Comments We understand that finding and selecting the right dissertation topic according to your interest is very challenging. So, we have prepared a list of development studies dissertation topics for your project, research, and dissertations. The development studies research topics are prepared by including all the relevant and highly interesting topics. We have a team of […] We understand that finding and selecting the right dissertation topic according to your interest is very challenging. So, we have prepared a list of development studies dissertation topics for your project, research, and dissertations. 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Studying the impact of agriculture on women development in developing countries. How can the government develop strategies in eliminating planning problems and food insecurity? Examining the relationship between promoting human rights and development of nations. A literature review of the scope of setting up small and medium enterprises in developing countries. Analysing the areas for service innovation that can contribute to multicultural business partnerships. Evaluating the business strategies and globalisation. To study the business development opportunities for multinationals across the national borders/ Investigating the international manager and stress in the international environment. A review of the coping mechanisms of city residents in the water supply breakdown. Examining the current interventions to gender-based violence in developing countries. An overview of the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction framework. Exploring resilience in disaster management by focusing on the impact of poverty on disaster risk reduction. A review of the challenging conditions under which the low-income Mexicans live their lives. A closer analysis of the attempts of developing countries to revive its village economy. An evaluation of the effects of HIV/Aids on the economy of developing countries. A comparative review of the economic effects of refugee return. Exploring the world’s economic situation and opportunities for growth and development. An analysis of the geography of development. A review of human development based on recent progress and future prospects. Studying human development, economic policy and income equity in developing countries. An analysis of the modified human development index and poverty in underdeveloped countries. Topic With Mini-Proposal (Paid Service) Along with a topic, you will also get; An explanation why we choose this topic. 2-3 research questions. 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The full-time PhD course is structured as a three year programme (nine terms) with an expectation that PhD students will submit a full draft of their thesis at the end of the third year or soon after. Students should submit their thesis for examination by viva during their 4th year if not before, unless they can invoke truly ... Development Studies: Theses and Dissertations Current & Completed Research. Contains current and completed research projects (in economics, science and humanities), and includes (the master's and doctoral theses and dissertations) theses and dissertations from South African universities, Technikons, and Universities of Technology, as well as the research works from the government, non ... The state of development studies: origins, evolution and prospects Development studies experienced few paradigm shifts (Kuhn Citation 1962), one of which was the move beyond income as the sole proxy for well-being, to better understand multiple deprivations and dimensions of poverty (Seers Citation 1969; Alkire Citation 2007). Older ideas are critiqued and placed in historical context; for example, Rostow's ... MPhil in Development Studies You should also indicate, very briefly, what your thesis topic might be. The MPhil in Development Studies is a broad-ranging inter- and multi-disciplinary programme. We do not expect our students already to have covered the disciplinary and theoretical range offered, but a curious and receptive stance towards new ideas is key. Development Studies Research Development Studies Research ( DSR) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that provides a platform to further debates on development studies and development issues.. DSR is intended for both academics and practitioners, including policymakers. It aims to examine issues in all areas of development and across the globe - with a particular, but not exclusive, focus on low- and middle-income ... Fields of Study : Graduate School An interdisciplinary field, Development Studies draws from a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, economics, political science, human geography, anthropology, history, Indigenous and postcolonial studies, and the natural and technical sciences. Our doctoral students study in a range of contexts, some working directly with communities ... PhD Theses (1928-) PhD in International History and Politics. PhD in International History and Politics (2021-) (15) PhD in International Law. PhD in International Law (2012-) (117) PhD in International Relations/Political Science. PhD in International Relations/Political Science (2012-) (85) Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies - PhD Theses. Development Studies: Theses and Dissertations Development Studies: Theses and Dissertations. Home; Books; Articles; Theses and Dissertations; Reference Sources; Internet sites; Newspapers; Referencing; Research Support; Open Educational Resources This link opens in a new window; Free Apps for Research This link opens in a new window; Quick Links. MPhil in Development Studies Course Structure. The MPhil course consists of one compulsory core paper 'Intellectual traditions of Development', two modules selected from a range of optional papers and a 20,000 word dissertation. -The core paper is collectively taught by lecturers within the Centre of Development Studies and is offered in Michaelmas Term. Sample Dissertation Topics in Development Studies The document discusses challenges students face in choosing a dissertation topic in development studies. It notes that the field offers a vast array of topics but narrowing it down can be difficult. Selecting the right topic requires thorough research and understanding of current issues. Additionally, crafting the dissertation requires meticulous planning, extensive research, and clear ... 54 Best Development Studies Dissertation Topics Ideas Here is the list of best Development studies dissertation topics for college students: To study the relationship between education and success - a survey analysis. To analyze the waste management program to improve the living standard. Impact of social media in the development of Human rights. To study the impact of Agriculture on women ... Urban Studies and Planning Dissertations and Theses Between a Rock and a Hot Place: Economic Development and Climate Change Adaptation in Vietnam, Khanh Katherine Pham (Thesis) PDF. Neighborhood Economic Impacts of Contemporary Art Centers, Steve Van Eck (Closed Thesis) PDF. Urban Geocomputation: Two Studies on Urban Form and its Role in Altering Climate, Jackson Lee Voelkel (Thesis) PhD in Development Studies Development Studies is a multidisciplinary programme whose teaching, research and practice are continually evolving in tandem with change processes in society. The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) PhD programme addresses contemporary development issues using appropriate theories and methodological approaches. ... IDS assigns two thesis ... Development Studies Marxism can provide a solid theoretical critique of today's 'development studies'. At its core, 'development studies' was created as a post-colonial interdisciplinary field of studies--one which ... Thesis Thesis. Your thesis is the central claim in your essay—your main insight or idea about your source or topic. Your thesis should appear early in an academic essay, followed by a logically constructed argument that supports this central claim. A strong thesis is arguable, which means a thoughtful reader could disagree with it and therefore ... Development Studies Research: Vol 11, No 1 (Current issue) Development Studies Research, Volume 11, Issue 1 (2024) See all volumes and issues. Volume 11, 2024 Vol 10, 2023 Vol 9, 2022 Vol 8, 2021 Vol 7, 2020 Vol 6, 2019 Vol 5, 2018 Vol 4, 2017 Vol 3, 2016 Vol 2, 2015 Vol 1, 2014. Download citations Download PDFs Download issue. Browse by section (All) PDF MA MA - Development Studies August 2010 MA Thesis 8 has passed a policy that all employees should have an NQF 5 qualification which means all staff members are candidates to register for postgraduate studies. FNB was used as a case study of the Financial Sector which is a competitive sector in terms of its need for specialised skills. Dissertation Topics in Development Studies Dissertation Topics in Development Studies - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. 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