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Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP)

PGCert 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 Postgraduate Certificate in Managing Rural Development students will take:

  • At least 3 core modules
  • Up to 1 elective module
Core Modules
Elective 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.

Programme Specification

A Student's Perspective

the fact that I was following this distance learning programme was acknowledged as a positive sign of my commitment to become a good development worker

Rob Stoelman, Bangladesh