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Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP)

MSc in Managing Rural Development

Distance Learning Programme

Overview

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All countries are subject to continual social and economic change, and the rural sectors of developing countries are often pivotal to this process. In a context of increasing globalisation, an understanding of the underlying driving forces of this process and its consequences are critical. This course provides graduates with an interdisciplinary base from which to approach the diverse issues involved in rural change. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers that are interactive with the potential and problems associated with the rural sector.

Structure

For the MSc in Managing Rural Development students will take:

  • 3 core modules
  • 4 elective modules
  • 2 research modules

* including one free choice from across all programmes (subject to approval on the Programme Convenor)

Core Modules
Elective Modules
Research Modules
Strengthening quantitative skills

It is recommended that students whose basic quantitative analysis skills are weak should also take a non-examined module: Quantitative methods (CF04) at or near the start of their studies. Study materials may be obtained from CeDEP’s online learning environment. Printed material and tutorial support may be provided at cost.

How to Apply

There are two ways of submitting an application.

Online application

Submitting an electronic application is easy. Please complete and submit the CeDEP electronic application form. It is important that you submit your application as early as possible. Once it has been reviewed, you may receive a conditional offer. An unconditional offer will only be made once we have received from you the supporting documentation specified in the conditional offer. We will keep you informed of the process in writing.

If you have not received the acknowledgement from CeDEP within 10 working days, please contact the CeDEP Administrator on cedepadmin@soas.ac.uk to ensure your application has been received.

Printed application

If you prefer, you can complete a hard copy distance learning application form and send it to us by mail with all of your supporting documentation. Please contact us using the above email, or call us on +44 (0)207 898 4273 to request a copy of the application form.

For more information about our application procedure, application deadlines, and the supporting documentation required, please visit our 'How To Apply' webpage.

A Student's Perspective

...this area of study will enable me to equip myself with the critical knowledge and skill not only to permeate into the Ghanaian society with the right strategies to help mitigate the enormity of the impoverishment...

Eric Chimsi, Ghana