International Development Studies (MID) / MSc
MSc Common part
Common Part
Regular Programme
Select in consultation and agreement with the study adviser one internship or minor thesis from RO1. In consultation and agreement with the study adviser the minor thesis may also be taken with another social science chair group.
Select one course from RO2.
Select RO3.
Before starting YMC-60809 the two specialization courses (the compulsory course of the specialization and one of the thesis related courses) should be completed.
Research Master Variant
Select in consultation and agreement with the study adviser one minor thesis from RO1. In consultation and agreement with the study adviser the minor thesis may also be taken with another social science chair group.
Select one course from RO2.
Select RO4. Select in consultation and agreement with your study adviser two courses from RO4A.
The courses together compose the Research Master Cluster.
| Course | Ects | CS/RO | Phase | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP-70424 | MSc Internship Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| AEP-80424 | MSc Thesis Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| COM-70424 | MSc Internship Communication and Innovation Studies | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| COM-80424 | MSc Thesis Communication and Innovation Studies | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| DEC-70424 | MSc Internship Development Economics | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| DEC-80424 | MSc Thesis Development Economics | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| ECH-70824 | MSc Internship Regional Economics | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| ECH-80724 | MSc Thesis Regional Economics | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| ENP-70424 | MSc Internship Environmental Policy | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| ENP-80424 | MSc Thesis Environmental Policy | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| ENR-70424 | MSc Internship Environmental Economics and Natural Resources | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| ENR-80424 | MSc Thesis Environmental Economics and Natural Resources | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| LAW-70424 | MSc Internship Law and Governance | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| LAW-80424 | MSc Thesis Law and Governance | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RDS-70424 | MSc Internship Rural Development Sociology | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RDS-70824 | MSc Internship Disaster Studies | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RDS-80424 | MSc Thesis Rural Development Sociology | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RDS-80724 | MSc Thesis Disaster Studies | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RSO-70424 | MSc Internship Rural Sociology | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RSO-80424 | MSc Thesis Rural Sociology | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| TAD-70424 | MSc Internship Technology and Agrarian Development | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| TAD-80424 | MSc Thesis Technology and Agrarian Development | 24.00 | RO1 | M1/2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| APP-20803 | Food Ethics | 3.00 | RO2 | M1/2 | 2MO, 5MO |
| APP-20303 | Ethics and Social Science | 3.00 | RO2 | M1/2 | 5AF, 6MO |
| YSS-30803 | Seminar | 3.00 | RO3 | M1/2 | 1+2+3+4+5+6 |
| YMC-60303 | Modular Skills Training (MOS) | 3.00 | RO3 | M1/2 | 1AF, 2AF, 3AF, 5AF, 6AF |
| YMC-60809 | Academic Consultancy Training | 9.00 | RO3 | M1/2 | 1WD, 2WD, 3WD+4WD, 5WD, 6WD |
| YRM-61303 | From Topic to Thesis Proposal | 3.00 | RO4 | M1 | 6 |
| YRM-60306 | Quantitative Data Analysis: Multivariate Techniques | 6.00 | RO4A | M1 | 1AF |
| YRM-60806 | Qualitative Data Analysis: Procedures and Strategies | 6.00 | RO4A | M1 | 2AF |
| AEP-60306 | Advanced Econometrics | 6.00 | RO4A | M1 | 6MO |
| ECS-60803 | From Thesis to Academic Journal Manuscript | 3.00 | RO4 | M2 | 6 |
A - Sociology of Development
Limited choice:
Regular Programme
RO0: If your educational background differs from the BSc International Development Studies of Wageningen University: select RDS-31806, and select in consultation and agreement with your study adviser 0 - 24 credits further courses. The study adviser can determine that courses are obligatory for a student.
Select one cluster from RO1-RO4.
Select 0 - 4 courses from RO5 in consultation and agreement with your study adviser.
Select in consultation and agreement with the study adviser profiling courses to complete the programme.
Students will only be admitted to the major thesis after completion of the compulsory specialization course and the thesis related RO1, RO2, RO3 or RO4 course. In addition, dependent on the study contract agreed upon with the study adviser, methods courses and other supporting courses have to be completed before starting the thesis.
Research Master Variant
Select one cluster from RO1-RO4. The major thesis must be extended to 36 credits.
Select RO6.
In consultation and agreement with the study adviser select 0-4 courses from RO5 or other profiling courses to complete the programme.
| Course | Ects | CS/RO | Phase | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDS-32806 | Sociology in Development: Towards a Critical Perspective | 6.00 | CS | M1 | 3WD |
| YRM-20806 | Research Design & Research Methods | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 1AF, 2MO |
| RDS-31806 | Theory and Practice of Development | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 1MO |
| RDS-30306 | Sociological Theories of Rural Transformation | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 2AF |
| ENP-31806 | Globalization and Sustainability of Food Production and Consumption | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 4WD |
| MAT-22306 | Quantitative Research Methodology and Statistics | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 4WD |
| RDS-33306 | Methods, Techniques and Data Analysis for Field Research B | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 6WD |
| RDS-32306 | Anthropology and Rural Development | 6.00 | RO1 | M1 | 5MO |
| RDS-80433 | MSc Thesis Rural Development Sociology | 33.00 | RO1 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RSO-31806 | Understanding Rural Development: Theories, Practices and Methodologies | 6.00 | RO2 | M1 | 5MO |
| RSO-80433 | MSc Thesis Rural Sociology | 33.00 | RO2 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| ENP-32806 | Sociological Perspectives on Environmental Change | 6.00 | RO3 | M1 | 5MO |
| ENP-80433 | MSc Thesis Environmental Policy | 33.00 | RO3 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RDS-34306 | Conflict, Development and Disaster | 6.00 | RO4 | M1 | 5AF |
| RDS-80733 | MSc Thesis Disaster Studies | 33.00 | RO4 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RDS-34806 | Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction | 6.00 | RO5 | M1/2 | 1AF |
| LAW-31306 | Property Rights, Natural Resources and Conflict | 6.00 | RO5 | M1/2 | 4WD |
| RDS-33806 | Policy, Projects and Programs for Development | 6.00 | RO5 | M1/2 | 4WD |
| DEC-31306 | Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Valuation | 6.00 | RO5 | M1/2 | 6WD |
| RSO-32806 | Advanced Social Theory | 6.00 | RO6 | M1 | 1MO |
| ENP-35306 | Political Theory | 6.00 | RO6 | M1 | 2MO |
B - Economics of Development
Limited choice:
Regular Programme
RO0: If your educational background differs from the BSc International Development Studies of Wageningen University: select RDS-31806, and select in consultation and agreement with your study adviser 0 - 24 credits further courses. The study adviser can determine that courses are obligatory for a student.
Select one cluster from RO1-RO3; if you select RO2 choose one of the theses.
Select 0 - 4 courses from RO4 in consultation and agreement with your study adviser.
Select in consultation and agreement with the study adviser profiling courses to complete the programme.
Students will only be admitted to the major thesis after completion of the compulsory specialization course and the thesis related RO1, RO2 or RO3 course. In addition, depending on the study contract agreed upon with the study adviser, methods courses and other supporting courses have to be completed before starting the thesis.
Research Master Variant
Select one cluster from RO1-RO3. The major thesis must be extended to 36 credits. If you select RO2: choose one of the theses.
Select RO5.
In consultation and agreement with the study adviser select 0-4 courses from RO4 or other profiling courses to complete the programme.
| Course | Ects | CS/RO | Phase | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP-31306 | Rural Economic Analysis | 6.00 | CS | M1 | 3WD |
| AEP-20806 | Institutional Economics and Economic Organisation Theory | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 1AF |
| YRM-20806 | Research Design & Research Methods | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 1AF, 2MO |
| RDS-31806 | Theory and Practice of Development | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 1MO |
| ECH-21806 | Microeconomics | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 2AF |
| DEC-21806 | Macroeconomics and International Trade | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 4WD |
| MAT-22306 | Quantitative Research Methodology and Statistics | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 4WD |
| RDS-33306 | Methods, Techniques and Data Analysis for Field Research B | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 6WD |
| AEP-30306 | Agricultural and Rural Policy Analysis | 6.00 | RO1 | M1 | 5AF |
| AEP-80433 | MSc Thesis Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy | 33.00 | RO1 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| DEC-30306 | Central Themes in Development Economics | 6.00 | RO2 | M1 | 5AF |
| DEC-80433 | MSc Thesis Development Economics | 33.00 | RO2 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| ECH-80733 | MSc Thesis Regional Economics | 33.00 | RO2 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| ENP-32306 | Advanced Environmental Economics and Policy | 6.00 | RO3 | M1 | 5AF |
| ENR-80433 | MSc Thesis Environmental Economics and Natural Resources | 33.00 | RO3 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RDS-34806 | Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction | 6.00 | RO4 | M1/2 | 1AF |
| LAW-31306 | Property Rights, Natural Resources and Conflict | 6.00 | RO4 | M1/2 | 4WD |
| RDS-33806 | Policy, Projects and Programs for Development | 6.00 | RO4 | M1/2 | 4WD |
| DEC-31306 | Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Valuation | 6.00 | RO4 | M1/2 | 6WD |
| ECH-32306 | Advanced Microeconomics | 6.00 | RO5 | M1 | 1MO |
| ENR-30806 | Advanced Macroeconomics | 6.00 | RO5 | M1 | 2MO |
C - Communication, Technology and Policy
Limited choice:
Regular Programme
RO0: If your educational background differs from the BSc International Development Studies of Wageningen University: select RDS-31806, and select in consultation and agreement with your study adviser 0 - 24 credits further courses. The study adviser can determine that courses are obligatory for a student.
Select one cluster from RO1-RO3.
Select 0 - 4 courses from RO4 in consultation and agreement with your study adviser.
Select in consultation and agreement with the study adviser profiling courses to complete the programme.
Students will only be admitted to the major thesis after completion of the compulsory specialization course and the thesis related RO1, RO2 or RO3 course.
In addition, dependent on the study contract agreed upon with the study adviser, methods courses and other supporting courses have to be completed before starting the thesis.
Research Master Variant
Select one cluster from RO1-RO3.
The major thesis must be extended to 36 credits.
Select RO5.
In consultation and agreement with the study adviser select 0-4 courses from RO4 or other profiling courses to complete the programme.
| Course | Ects | CS/RO | Phase | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAD-31306 | Investigating Knowledge | 6.00 | CS | M1 | 3WD |
| LAW-21306 | Law and Public Power | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 1AF |
| YRM-20806 | Research Design & Research Methods | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 1AF, 2MO |
| RDS-31806 | Theory and Practice of Development | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 1MO |
| COM-21306 | Innovation Management and Cross-Disciplinary Design | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 2MO |
| MAT-22306 | Quantitative Research Methodology and Statistics | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 4WD |
| TAD-30306 | Social Justice, Technology and Development | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 4WD |
| RDS-33306 | Methods, Techniques and Data Analysis for Field Research B | 6.00 | RO0 | M1 | 6WD |
| COM-31306 | Management of Change: Inter-Human Processes and Communication | 6.00 | RO1 | M1 | 5AF |
| COM-80433 | MSc Thesis Communication and Innovation Studies | 33.00 | RO1 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| TAD-30806 | Technography, Researching Technology and Development | 6.00 | RO2 | M1 | 5AF |
| TAD-80433 | MSc Thesis Technology and Agrarian Development | 33.00 | RO2 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| LAW-30306 | Globalisation and Governance | 6.00 | RO3 | M1 | 5AF |
| LAW-80433 | MSc Thesis Law and Governance | 33.00 | RO3 | M2 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| RDS-34806 | Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction | 6.00 | RO4 | M1/2 | 1AF |
| LAW-31306 | Property Rights, Natural Resources and Conflict | 6.00 | RO4 | M1/2 | 4WD |
| RDS-33806 | Policy, Projects and Programs for Development | 6.00 | RO4 | M1/2 | 4WD |
| DEC-31306 | Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Valuation | 6.00 | RO4 | M1/2 | 6WD |
| RSO-32806 | Advanced Social Theory | 6.00 | RO5 | M1 | 1MO |
| ENP-35306 | Political Theory | 6.00 | RO5 | M1 | 2MO |