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University of the Western Cape

Contact Information:

University of the Western Cape
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Private Bag X17
Bellville 7535
South Africa
Tel: 959 3217/3941
ctapscott@uwc.ac.za
https://www.uwc.ac.za/Faculties/EMS/SOG/Pages/default.aspx

Course Information:

Theories of Social Transformation
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate and Graduate		 This module is concerned with the key debates regarding social and economic transformation. It provides the broader context alongside the Economics for Development Studies module within which development takes place.
Economics for Development Studies
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate and Graduate		 In this course students are exposed to key economic debates by discussing theoretical foundations within development economics. The focus is integration of this theoretical grounding with the developmental challenges faced by developing countries in their pursuit of poverty eradication and welfare enhancement. The overarching goal is to present critical past and present development debates, policies and prospects from an Applied Economic perspective.
Research Methdology
Credit-Bearing
This module is concerned with the key debates re		 Students are provided with both relevant theory and practical guidelines and capacities on various research methods and measurement procedures that enable students to undertake empirical research. This module has a strong practical focus and is of value to researchers, policy makers and NGO staff.
Research Paper
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate		 The research paper will be based on the analysis of secondary data and will develop a research problem relevant to a developing country, propose a conceptual framework based on a review of the literature through which this problem can be examined, identify the appropriate data sources, access, collate, interrogate and synthesize these data, demonstrate critical engagement with the conceptual framework and the literature, and report findings from the study, applying the findings to current development policy and practice.
Community Development in Theory and Practice
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate and Graduate
Social Policy for Developing Countries
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate and Graduate
Development Management and Planning
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate and Graduate
Urban and Regional Development
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate and Graduate
Migration and Development
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate and Graduate
Mini-Thesis
Credit-Bearing
Graduate		 The mini-thesis requires independent study which is used to investigate a development research problem that you have chosen. A research proposal is developed which provides a literature review, design, methodology and analytical framework. Independent research is conducted using qualitative or quantitative methods, or mixed methods. Data are analysed and recommendations are suggested for development policies. The mini-thesis is usually 20 000 words in length.
Mini-Thesis
Credit-Bearing
Graduate		 The mini-thesis requires independent study which is used to investigate a development research problem that you have chosen. A research proposal is developed which provides a literature review, design, methodology and analytical framework. Independent research is conducted using qualitative or quantitative methods, or mixed methods. Data are analysed and recommendations are suggested for development policies. The mini-thesis is usually 20 000 words in length.
Poverty & Inequality
Credit-Bearing
Graduate		 This module develops understanding of the extent and nature of poverty and inequality, and provides framework against which different policy options can be identified and assessed.

Program Information:

School of Government
Institute for Social Development

Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

Degree/
Level		Title/
English Correspondence		SubjectCredit HoursWorking
Language		History
Master of Arts Full Thesis Development Studies
Master of Arts Full Thesis Development Studies
PHD Development Studies
Masters
Graduate		 Structured Masters in Development Studies​ (MDS)
Bachelor of Honours in Development Studies
Undergraduate

No certificates listed.

Information on Training and Other Services

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Additional Information

Academics The main objectives of the Development Studies modules are to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the field of development, give them a good understanding of the development experiences of different countries and empower them with the analytical and conceptual skills needed to understand the challenges of development. Course information The Honours Programme in Development Studies requires five modules or four plus a research paper. For the Masters Programme in Development Studies students can do a course-work Masters, consisting of four graduate modules and a mini-thesis, which reports the results of original research. The Masters can also be done by submitting a full thesis, which will be a more substantial research report. Both the Honours and Masters modules in Development Studies have one required module, namely either Theories of Social Transformation or Comparative Economic Systems. The Honours and Masters degrees can be completed on a part-time or full time basis. A full-time Masters course-work degree could be completed in one year, but usually requires at least eighteen months. A full-time Honours degree must be completed in one year. Full-time studying means that the student does not work, but has all his/her time available for studying. The lectures offered by the Institute usually commence after 16h30. In the case of other departments offering modules on our programme, it may be that modules are not offered after hours. The teaching methods are designed to be as interactive as possible, emphasizing small group work and using relevant and practical case studies. In addition to formal presentations by ISD staff and invited lecturers, students are presented with class exercises and required to do individual assignments. In most modules emphasis is placed on independent research. The individual student can through choosing the appropriate modules, opt for tailor made coursework to suit specific needs and interests. This Programme is multi-disciplinary. Students are encouraged to choose relevant electives from modules listed for other Programmes at the UWC, e.g. for MPA, or at the neighbouring universities or for the Bochum University programme on the UWC campus. Programme Aims and Relevance The purpose of our programme is to expose students to contemporary debates and discussions on the nature of socio-economic development and the strategies which facilitate the process. We also offer a number of modules in which skills in development facilitation and management are taught in an applied manner. The representative nature of our international student group furthermore ensures that comparative discussions are possible.

 

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