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Thinking about transferring to another university? Internationalize your undergraduate experience by completing your degree in the heart of Rome, Italy! With start dates in both January and August, you can transfer to your timeline. Transferring to John Cabot University is simple. Start by submitti
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Launch your global career with Go Abroad China's Career & Business Immersion Program. Since 2003, we've connected over 4,000 international students and professionals from 50+ countries to guaranteed, paid placements across China's leading economic hubs. Our exclusive network gives you access to 2,00
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The University of Westminster is a diverse and dynamic university located in the heart of London, England. Offering a vibrant learning environment and a commitment to education for professional life, one of our core aims since our foundation as the Royal Polytechnic in 1838. We offer a wide range of
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Study abroad in Amsterdam and spend your semester in one of the world’s most multicultural cities! Stroll along its picturesque canals, explore world-class museums, and join in vibrant festivals that showcase the city’s rich history, culture, and spirit of openness. Known for its freedom of express
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Advance your career with a master's degree from a globally recognised Chinese university. With high-quality education, cutting-edge research, affordable tuition, and scholarship opportunities, China is an increasingly popular destination for international postgraduate students. Whether you are purs
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Earn a degree at a top-ranked university while expanding your horizons and opportunities through an international study experience! Whether you’re pursuing an undergraduate degree or a PhD, Deakin University has a wide range of study options awaiting international students. We offer bachelor’s, mast
Mente Argentina
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Mente Argentina's Masters and Graduate Degrees Program may be the perfect program for someone interested in studying in a new culture. Through this international program students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their career. Individuals can chose to study from some of th
Asia Exchange
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This program is for you if you want to complete an international bachelor's degree in South Korea's capital, Seoul. You will study for four years at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in the International Studies division. Apply through Asia Exchange and receive a guaranteed 300 EUR scholarship
South Europe College
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Master the complete digital lifecycle—from creative concept to strategic conversion. Our Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Media and Marketing is a fully online, MFHEA-accredited program designed to build the versatile leaders today's industry demands. It's crafted for those who see the bigger pic
Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences
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The Bachelor of Arts in Product Innovation equips you with the skills to turn user insight into products people actually want to use. Ideal for those who want to build products, lead innovation within an organization, or design solutions that solve real customer needs, combining product knowledge wi
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Earn your bachelor's or master's degree at a world-class Australian university — with expert U.S.-based guidance from start to finish. Why Australia? Australia is home to seven top-100 universities globally. Bachelor's degrees take just three years, master's degrees one to two — so you graduate fas
University of the West Indies Cave Hill
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The SALISES program provides multidisciplinary supervisory support for students pursuing research degrees. The degree areas are Social Policy; Economic Development Policy; and Governance and Public Policy. It encourages applications to topics in various areas, with a specific thematic focus on navig
IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH
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Launch your international business career with a fully accredited Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration taught in English on campus at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany. This programme combines practical knowledge with current industry insights. At IU, you will study
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A Guide to Development Studies Degrees Abroad
Why Earn Your Degree Abroad
As each new year comes to pass, our world becomes more integrated than the last. It makes sense that in this era of rapid globalization, so many students are heeding the call to devote themselves to development studies, so that we may work together to lessen the divides which separate us. Pursuing a development degree abroad is the opportunity to break out of your comfort zone and explore the emerging world order with like-minded peers, learning and growing from your experiences, and becoming inspired by your experiences and those you meet.
Locations
Development studies degrees abroad are commonly pursued in countries with deep international ties, diverse populations, and extensive global influence, such as the United Kingdom or United States. As you may have assumed, they are also popular in many parts of the developing world, where most on-the-ground work is actually taking place.
In Asia, this includes countries such as China and India, which share many demographic trends in that they are nations with over 1.3 billion people and have launched into industrialization within the past century. China and India are crucially important nations within the international community, which combined are home to over one-third of the people on earth, so it makes sense that these are such popular places to earn a development degree abroad.
In the Americas, countries ranging from Argentina to Peru to Costa Rica are also popular destinations where to pursue a development degree abroad. All of these Spanish-speaking nations offer an opportunity to immerse yourself within a distinct culture, in a part of the world that has long struggled to balance internal development with regional stability.
These are only a few of the many countries where you can pursue a degree abroad in development, but give a basic sweep of the varying contexts you might choose to study within. While choosing where to earn a development degree abroad, it’s also important to also keep in mind the language barrier; while many countries will offer English-taught degree programs, learning the local language is always the way into the most enriching experience.
Academics & Degrees
Development studies is a broad, overarching discipline within the social sciences that encompasses many subfields such as political science, economics, anthropology, environmental science, and other related disciplines. Through your studies abroad you will learn about all different aspects of development theory and implementation, as well as the various the international stakeholders which influence development outcomes.
Development studies degrees have been traditionally conferred at the Master’s level, but as the field gains in global necessity and academic popularity, they are more commonly offered as part of an undergraduate course of study as well. The former typically requires one or two years of study and field work and/ or independent research, while the latter requires three or four years of study, along with a number of prerequisites in related fields.
Various countries and universities around the world may pose different prerequisites in order to be considered for enrollment into a development degree abroad program, so be sure to do your research and take all the necessary steps to become a viable candidate. Affordability is another major area where development degree abroad programs will differ from country to country; at some institutions you may be able to pursue a development degree abroad virtually tuition-fee, while at others you may end up paying tens of thousands of dollars.
For these reasons and more, cast a wide net in your search!
Benefits & Challenges
Beyond Class. Especially if you are studying in the developing world, the education you will immerse in beyond the classroom as part of earning your degree abroad in development studies far outweighs any academic consideration. As they say, experience is the best teacher.
Language Immersion. Another invaluable part of pursuing your degree abroad in development studies is the opportunity to become fluent in a second language. If you are considering a global career in development, this will be crucial.
Personal Growth. Beyond your studies, college is a time to grow and discover how you want to live your life. Travelling the world to earn a degree abroad therein can be the most important decision you make.
Earning a degree abroad in development studies is your chance to get a head start into the global arena, learning and doing much which can benefit the global community. Are you ready to begin the journey?
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