MA Degrees (Rural Development)

The Master of Arts (Rural Development and Governance) covers recent thinking on decentralisation, local governance, participatory and inclusive rural development and introduces the most up-to-date methodologies and approaches for the facilitation of multi stakeholder processes, social learning and change. Read more

Apply now The Master of Arts (Social Work in Rural Development) programme has been designed to meet the needs for trained social work professionals in designing and managing rural development programmes and to cater to the increasing demand for development professionals with advanced social work skills. Read more

Gain an overview of agriculture, rural livelihoods, rural policy and politics. You’ll strengthen your analytical prowess and graduate with a set of widely transferable skills.  Focus on agriculture, rural livelihoods and poverty alleviation, in the increasingly globalised context. Read more

Take on the challenge of social development issues such as vulnerability, cultural complexity, resilience, gender inequality, social exclusion and justice, and education policies for development. Read more

On this MA, you’ll benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to international development, drawing from areas such as politics, economics, anthropology, philosophy, sociology, geography, and environmental science.  You’ll discover the importance of understanding the historical context when trying to make sense of current development challenges. Read more

The rural represents a key sphere in any discussion on sustainable development. Much is known about major trends that have impacted and that continue to impact on rurality, and significant research exists on the nature of such impacts. Read more

Overview “The flapping of the wings of a butterfly can be felt on the other side of the world” Chinese Proverb We live in an intertwined world and political instability in a region can have global consequences. Read more

Key topics addressed in this course include behaviour change communication, participatory communication, press freedom, NGO fundraising and representations… Read more

Apply now Communities are at critical crossroads across the Global South. In a technology and market-driven process of development, the expanse of the marginalised and deprived sections of communities has increased. Read more

"Geography at Lincoln represents one of the most significant investments in UK university Geography for a generation" - Dr Rita Gardner CBE, former Director of the Royal Geographical Society. Read more

This course examines political, economic, and socio-cultural transformations in the Global South and interrogates the dynamics, challenges and opportunities confronting its societies. Read more

Apply now The Master of Arts (Development Studies) is being offered from the TISS Hyderabad campus from the academic year 2014-15. This programme is anchored by the School of Livelihoods and Development. Read more

Apply now Policy making has always remained a challenge in India. Read more

Learn about social and environmental justice, rural and urban development, citizenship and sustainability and develop a global network of expertise through industry and sector specialists. Read more