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Malmö University
Master in Communication for Development
- Malmö, Sweden
Master
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Communication for Development (ComDev) is an interdisciplinary field combining studies on culture, media, communication, and development. ComDev explores communication within contexts of articulating global and local processes of social change. This is a half-time study program, combining courses on culture, communication, and development and integrating them with practical fieldwork. It explores the use of communication - both as a tool and as a way of expressing processes of social change - within the context of globalization.
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Instituto Universitario Ortega-Marañón
Expert Course in Intervention with Migrants and Refugees
- Madrid, Spain
Course
Full time
8 months
Distance Learning
Spanish
This course is mainly oriented towards intervention with immigrants and refugees. Its objective is to offer the knowledge and practical elements necessary to support immigrants and refugees in the reception and integration processes in Spanish society.
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Open University
MSc in Global Development
- Online United Kingdom
MSc
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
In these times of uncertainty and change, this master's degree in Global Development equips you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills, to investigate, analyse, evaluate and respond to the major global challenges of our times, including the challenges addressed within the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences
Impact MSc in Data Science for Sustainable Development
- Online
MSc
Part time
18 months
Distance Learning
English
In today’s data-driven world, solving modern challenges requires advanced analytical skills. Tomorrow University's Master of Science program will equip you with the practical skills and specialist knowledge in data science to address environmental and social challenges. With an expert focus on data science fundamentals, sustainability analysis, predictive modelling, advanced statistics, and machine learning techniques, this program prepares you to create impactful sustainability solutions.
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Instituto Séneca - Centro Internacional de Postgrado
Master's Degree in Migration and Refugee Care
- Madrid, Spain
Master
1 year
Distance Learning
Spanish
The Master in Migration and Attention to Refugees offered by the Seneca Institute, aims to respond to the need for qualification that is needed in an area that demands professional attention, in response to the delicate situation presented by migrant and refugee groups.
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University of London
MA In Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies
- London, United Kingdom
- Online
MA
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
This MA has quickly become one of the largest programs on forced migration anywhere in the world. The programme provides a solid legal, practical, and theoretical understanding of refugee protection and forced migration. You will become more independent in managing and critiquing law, policy, and practice, and also in gathering, organizing, and deploying evidence to form balanced judgments and develop policy recommendations.
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Friedensau Adventist University
Master of Arts in Development Studies Online
- Möckern, Germany
MA
Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
It aims at professionalizing those already working in development or others for whom an e-learning program seems most fitting. It offers a solid academic base in the field of development studies. Students learn relevant theories that are necessary to critically reflect current practices in the field of humanitarian and development aid. Courses such as project planning, monitoring and evaluation advance students’ practical competencies. Academic competencies taught in the area of research methods and writing skills enable a continuation of a scientific career.
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SOAS University of London
MSc International Development (Online)
- Online
MSc
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
The online MSc International Development builds on the established global reputation of the Development Studies department as one of the top places in the world to study international development. We welcome applications from those who have worked in development, however broadly defined, but also from students without relevant work experience who can demonstrate a strong interest in, and understanding of, issues pertaining to international development.
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University of the Highlands and Islands
MSc in Sustainability and Rural Regeneration
- Online
MSc
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
If you want to progress into a managerial role in rural development, this postgraduate course in Sustainability and Rural Regeneration is for you. You will study social, environmental, economic development professional development, and community engagement issues in the context of managing rural development.
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Alison Free Online Learning
Diploma in Community Development
- Online USA
Diploma
Full time, Part time
10 hours
Distance Learning
English
This free online course offers a Certificate in Community Development, and covers the values, concepts, and practices commonly found in the community development sector, showing you how to consider community health in trying to understand community development. You will learn to identify and address serious issues in your community. If you want to learn how to organize a community group, this certificate training program is for you.
Kimmage Development Studies Centre
MA in Development Studies by Flexible & Distance Learning
- Dublin, Ireland
Master
Part time
Distance Learning
English
The Post Graduate Diploma / MA Degree in Development Studies by flexible and distance learning (FDL)offers learners the opportunity to combine work and study anywhere in the world, while still connecting online with a diverse and vibrant learning community. Learners can undertake the MA completely online or they can combine the best of distance and e-learning with classroom participation – it is tailored to the needs of learners who like to study in their own time and at their own pace, but still want to have the option of drawing on the benefits of face to face, participatory and experience-based interaction with other participants and tutors.
Centre for Alternative Technology
OnlineStudies in Zero Carbon Britain: Live Online Scaling-up Community Action
- Machynlleth, United Kingdom
Course
Distance Learning
English
How can communities take the next steps on their road to a just transition and how do we kick-start the implementation of local Zero Carbon Britain plans?CAT’s new Zero Carbon Britain course will explore how communities can best meet the challenge of the climate change and biodiversity crises in a time of political uncertainty – the science says we must, the technology says we can, time to say we will!
The University of Edinburgh Online
Performance Coaching and Development (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip
- Online
MSc
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
This unique online MSc in Performance Coaching and Development has been designed for practising coaches, coach developers and associated professionals who want to extend their knowledge and understanding of coaching and coach development in the workplace.
De Montfort University
Youth Work, Health and Community Development MA
- Leicester, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
Distance Learning
English
Professionally validated by the National Youth Agency and the Endorsement and Quality Standards Board for Community Development Learning, this course will help you master skills to support young people and communities and handle the complexities of social justice. The program is ideal for pursuing careers in areas such as education, sexual health, housing and homelessness, and mental health.
University of Leicester
Security, Conflict and International Development MA, PGDip, PGCert by distance learning
- Online United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
This degree will provide you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the range of activities that underpin contemporary humanitarianism. Focusing on the dynamics and transformations of conflict in the 21st century, this degree explores the overlapping security, justice and developmental challenges of countries experiencing and emerging from conflict.
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Development studies often aim to prepare students to perform a deep investigation of the developing world. To this end, an academic program in this discipline might engage with any number of issues facing developing economies and societies.