Globalisation and Development Studies

Globalisation and Development Studies is a one-year, selective, international and interdisciplinary programme taught in English. Numerous links with national and international organisations, government agencies, and research projects give students the skills, experience and knowledge required in the field of G&D both in academia and the professional world. Students are required to have a bachelor degree in the humanities, social sciences or a relevant field. The programme provides a sound basis through theory, issues and methods pertaining to globalisation and development while offering elective courses in contemporary globalisation issues of relevance for developing countries. It deals with problems of inequality, poverty, and vulnerability and investigates new possibilities for transformation and emancipation offered by new global actors such as emerging economies, migrant Diasporas and transnational activist groups.

Instruction modes

literature study, oral presentation, internship, research, excursion, research proposal, lecture, working group, group discussion, individual assignment, self study, integration module, project, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

A certified copy of your bachelor certificate and list of grades (with certified translation for languages other than English, Dutch, German or French)

Other requirements

1. cijferlijst A certified copy of your bachelor certificate and list of grades (with certified translation for languages other than English, Dutch, German or French)
2. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) - a basis in social science research methods, covering both qualitative and quantitative methods. * a high quality of performance in prior education. * a basis in globalisation and development issues (e.g. minor in Globalisation & Development from the Maastricht University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or similar undergraduate courses).
3. taaltoets cijfer Non-native speakers or applicants who have their undergraduate degree in a language other than English must have one of the following language qualifications: *IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 *TOEFL with a minimum score of 575 (paper-based), 232 (computer-based) and 90 (internet-based) *Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (grade A, B, C) *Cambridge Advanced Certificate (grade A, B, C+) *a grade in writing skills of at least 6,5 (ielts), 25 (toefl). Students with a Cambridge certificate need to hand in a proof of their partial results.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) A Bachelor's degree in the field of Social Sciences (e.g. Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, Economics, Political science, International Relations, Development Studies, European Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences), or humanities (e.g. History, Philosophy, Arts and Culture), or an equivalent level of relevant education or working experience.
5. schriftelijk verzoek A high level of motivation for studying issues of globalisation and development as reflected in a letter of motivation which states the purpose and reasons why the applicant wishes to study the Master's Programme in Globalisation and Development Studies (800-1200 words).