Graduate Degree Programmes
Master of Arts in Development Studies (M.A. (DS)) by Coursework and Dissertation
This is a full-time programme lasting for eighteen calendar months. The first twelve months are used for coursework (related assignments and examinations) and the remaining nine months are used for field research which includes formulation of an acceptable research proposal, fieldwork and writing of dissertation.
Admission Requirements
A lower second class bachelor’s degree from the University of Dar es Salaam or its equivalent from any recognised University or institution of higher learning.Core Courses
DS 600: Research Methodology for Development
DS 601: Development of Political Thought
DS 610: Issues in Development
Optional Courses
DS 611: Issues of Agrarian Change and Rural Development
DS 612: Science and Technology
DS 613: Planning and Management
DS 614: Contemporary International Issues
DS 615: Gender Issues and Socio-economic Development
DS 616: Labour and Development
DS 617: Health and Development
DS 618: State and Civil Society in Tanzania
DS 619: Energy and Environment
DS 620: Education and Development
DS 621: Industrialisation in Developing Countries
DS 699: Dissertation
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies - PhD (DS)
The Institute offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies. The programme is research centred and thesis based. Being an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary institute, it considers admissions of applicants who have a Masters degree in Social Sciences, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Health and Agriculture etc.