发展研究所

This degree provides you with a theoretical and practical understanding of debates on political change and how public authority is created and exercised. Based at IDS, you’ll build your critical and analytical skills, and improve your ability to develop and implement policies across state and non-state organisations.

World-leaders in development studies

IDS is a global research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change. In partnership with the University of Sussex, IDS is ranked first in the world for development studies by the QS University Rankings.

Who is the degree for?

We welcome applicants with a broad range of career trajectories. Successful applicants will have some practical experience in development alongside an interest in critical academic enquiry. The majority of MA Governance, Development and Public Policy students are experienced professionals, having worked in government, private sector, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donor and lending agencies, as well as UN agencies. Our students bring a vast diversity of cultures, experience and perspectives - alumni from this course have come from over 70 countries and work or have worked in over 150 countries.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed through term papers, coursework assignments, presentations, exams, practical exercises, and a 10,000 word dissertation.

Careers

Our graduates go on to work as legal and policy advisors on governance and human rights for:

• government ministries
• UN agencies
• bilateral and multilateral agencies, including international finance institutions
• national and international NGOs
• professional services networks

Some also go on to work in academic research.

Graduate destinations

Recent IDS students have gone on to jobs including:

• senior adviser, Westminster Foundation for Democracy
• assistant director Foreign Service, Department of International Relations and Cooperation
• consultant, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.