Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

Development Studies (continued)Social SciencesMSc in Economics for DevelopmentThis MSc is a one-year specialist degree concerned with theeconomics of developing countries and is taught jointly withthe Department of Economics (www.econ.ox.ac.uk). Thecourse covers modern economic theory and econometricsand their application across a wide range of topics central toeconomic development. These include the microeconomicsof households and markets in developing countries; humandevelopment, health and education; poverty and risk; urban-rurallinkages; globalisation, trade and capital flows; macroeconomicmanagement; and institutions and the political economy ofdevelopment.|| Length of programme: Nine months|| Core courses: Economic Theory; Quantitative Methods|| Optional courses: selection of eight modules out of whichstudents typically follow five| | Programme specification: www.qeh.ox.ac.uk|| Possible future careers: Further academic research andwork as professional economists on development issues ininternational agencies, governments or the private sectorMSc in Forced MigrationThis one-year interdisciplinary degree involves an intellectuallyrigorous examination of forced migration resulting from conflict,state practices, environmental change, and developmentpolicies. The degree aims to place forced migration in historical,global and human context. It encourages academic reflectionon the causes and consequences of displacement and criticallyinterrogates responses to forced migration by states, internationalorganisations, and NGOs.|| Length of programme: Nine months|| Core courses: Introduction to Forced Migration, InternationalRefugee and Human Rights Law, Asylum and the ModernState, Research Methods|| Optional courses: Students choose two from a selection ofoptional courses| | Programme specification: www.qeh.ox.ac.uk|| Possible future careers: International and nationalorganisations working on matters related to humanitarianassistance, development aid and forced and economicmigration; academia; policy institutes and governmentservice.MSc in Global Governance and DiplomacyThe aim of this one-year degree is to provide high-qualitygraduate training in debates about the institutions and processesof global governance, multilateralism, regional integration anddiplomacy. The degree will also provide the basis for futuredoctoral studies.|| Length of programme: Nine months|| Core courses: Research methods in the social sciences plusone foundation course chosen from either Global Governanceor Diplomatic Practice|| Optional courses: Students choose two from a range ofcourses available within Queen Elizabeth House| | Programme specification: www.qeh.ox.ac.uk|| Possible future careers: Diplomacy and/or the transnationaland regional institutions of international governance suchas international and non-governmental organisations, andprivate sector firms interacting with these institutions. Somestudents employ the MSc GGD as preparation for DPhil workand academic careers.Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomatic StudiesThis one-year course is designed for diplomats in the early tomiddle years of their career. Students who successfully completethe course may receive a Postgraduate Diploma or a Certificate inDiplomatic Studies, according to the level of study. Applicants aremainly, but not exclusively, serving diplomats.|| Length of programme: Nine months|| Core courses: Four core elements - International Politics;International Trade and Finance; Public International Law; andDiplomatic Practice|| Study visits are made to international organisations,government ministries, multinational companies and mediainstitutions|| Full details of the programme are available at:www.qeh.ox.ac.uk/centres/oufsp/120LLEnquiries:see table on previous pageHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/