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Master of Arts

Development Studies

University of Bayreuth

Bayreuth, GermanySociology & Social Sciences

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time or part-time

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Degree

Master of Arts

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

Interdisciplinary master's programme on development processes under global change, combining development sociology and politics, geography, and economics with regional emphases on Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: At least four weeks of practical experience abroad dealing with development
Minimum GPA: Final grade of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale.
English requirements: English at C1 CEFR is required.
German requirements: German: Applicants who do not hold a university degree for a programme conducted in German will be asked to prove language skills at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference by the end of the first year of studies.
Accepted bachelor fields

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Requires a qualifying bachelor's degree in Applied African Studies, African Culture and Society, International Economics and Development, African Development Studies in Geography, Philosophy and Economics, Geography, or another equivalent relevant degree.

Mandatory internship

Project-focussed unit (internship or study project/field research) is required

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: Free (no tuition)
Semester contribution: 165.84 EUR per semester as of Summer Semester 2026.
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Semester contribution: 165.84 EUR per semester as of Summer Semester 2026.

Career Outcomes

graduates are particularly qualified for the professional field of development cooperation.

Specialisations

Advanced Development Sociology/PoliticsAdvanced GeographyAdvanced International Economy

Typical job roles

Development consultantProgramme officerResearcherPolicy advisorDevelopment practitionerProject manager in development organizations

Target industries

Development cooperationNon-governmental organizations (NGOs)International organizationsGovernment agenciesResearch institutions

Programme details

Degree: Master of Arts
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode: full-time or part-time
Start: Winter semester
App. Window: ~15 July (check website)

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