Specialisation Rural Livelihoods and Global Change: Institute of Social Studies
- Degree
- Postgraduate degree
- Address
- P.O. Box 29776 , 2502 LT, The Hague, Hague, Netherlands
- Sponsored links
- Course Language(s)
- English
- Course Beginning
- 01 September
- Duration
- 16 month(s)
- App Deadline
- 01 July
- Telephone
- 31 - (0)70-4260460
- Fax
- 31 - (0)70-4260799
- Website
- http://www.iss.nl
- Scholarship and Grants
- http://www.iss.nl/iss/fellowships
Educational requirements:
- BA degree in social science, from a recognised university, at least class 2.2 or B, preferably class 2.1. Check ISS website for specific requirements.
Professional experience required:
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience relevant to RLGC is normally expected and is a preference for admission
Language requirements:
- TOEFL (minimum score: Overall 580); IELTS (minimum score: Overall 6.5), Other tests, like ALIGU and Michigan, are also recognised. Applicants need to demonstrate a level at least equivalent to the TOEFL/IELTS requirements
Objectives:
- Alumni will be able to undertake independent analysis of rural development issues, alternative strategies and policies for change, and the complex dynamics of policy formulation, implementation and participation.
Subjects:
- Thinking about rural livelihoods; sustainable rural development: policy and public action; development strategies and the rural poor; environment, population and sustainable development; world economy, rural livelihoods and the environment.
Modes of instruction:
- Lectures, individual and group work, assignments, exercises and small-group tutorials, simulation games, study visits, research paper. Several of these elements of the courses are organised in consultation with the participants.
