General

diploma level degrees in development studies are generally one year in length, and provide a good foundation on the subject. They will often be a pathway to a master’s degree or research program in the field.

Employment options

diploma will get your foot in the door with many development sector employers, but a master’s degree is more commonly a prerequisite. Since undergraduate courses aren’t especially common, employers prefer a more rigorous postgraduate degree.

The programme aims to produce skilled people who can apply basic to middle level skills in development.

The objectives of the programme are:

• To guide students through basic research methods in development studies in order to explore and understand the various development challenges faced by communities.
• To equip students with knowledge and skills that equips them to be agents of positive change in society.
• To expose students to various theories, topical issues and practical examples of transformative development processes so that they can inform social change processes in communities.

Career Opportunities

• Social workers
• Community development specialists
• counselors
• Project Managers
• Policy Makers
• Self-employment

Learning Outcomes

• Develop skills which are responsive and relevant to the society’s needs and aspirations
• Develop conceptual skills in the analysis of concepts and practices in community development.
• To impact practical skills which can enable students to enter the job market with confidence

Diploma in development studies

Duration: 4 Semesters

Course Units: 22

Department: BM

Course Structure