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66 International Studies, Development & Welfare Studies | Bachelor’s and Master’s programme directoryInternational Studies, Development and Welfare StudiesBachelor’s Programmein Development Studies• Bachelor of Science in Development Studies with amajor in Economic History, Human Geography,Political Science or Sociology• 3 years, full time, 180 ECTS credits• Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s programme offered atthe Department of Human Geography in cooperationwith the Department of Economic History, theDepartment of Political Science and the Departmentof Sociology• Lund CampusProgramme overviewThe Bachelor’s programme in Development Studies isinterdisciplinary and focuses on economic, social andpolitical processes and their links to developmentcooperation. The aim is to provide the knowledgeneeded in order to critically examine and understandthe preconditions for, and process of, development.The programme draws on, and combines, the scientifictraditions from four different disciplines withinthe social sciences – sociology, political science, humangeography and economic history. This offers studentsa multi-disciplinary perspective on developmentstudies and provides the opportunity to deepen theirknowledge in any of the aforementioned subjects.Programme modules/coursesThe programme is structured so that students get anintroduction to the subject during year one (consistingof four 15 credits courses), acquire a specialisationthrough depth (30 credits in one of the four majordisciplines) and width (30 credits optional courses) inyear two, which can also be spent abroad, and furtherspecialisation and preparation for the working life(including an opportunity to do an internship or aminor field study) in year three.The courses within the programme are: Developmentin a Historical Perspective – Economic, Social and PoliticalTransformation (15 credits), Development Policy inPractice (15 credits), Development Theories (15 credits),Theory of Science and Research Methods – An Introduction(15 credits), selected courses in Lund or elsewhere (intotal 60 credits), Development Cooperation in Practice(15 credits), Research Methods in Development Contexts(15 credits), Field Work, Internship and Research Overview(15 credits), Bachelor’s thesis (15 credits).Career prospectsThe programme provides students with both the backgroundknowledge and the practical skills needed towork in development-related fields. Students alsogain a critical social science approach that providespreparation for doctoral studies and proves valuablein various professions within government agencies,private firms and NGOs.Admission requirementsIn addition to the basic eligibility for studies at universitiesor university colleges in Sweden, or the equivalent,the standard eligibility G1N is required, including:English course B , Social Science course A, Mathematicscourse B, History course A. At least Pass or grade 3 ineach of the subjects is required. English B (advanced).See www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on Englishproficiency levels.How to applyFollow the instructions on pages 100-101.Selection criteria/additional infoThe general average (GPA) of your higher secondaryschool leaving certificate.Tuition feesThere are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme isSEK 90 000 per year. For details on tuition fees, seepage 101.ContactProgramme webpagewww.lunduniversity.lu.se/BA-Development-StudiesStudy guidanceJessica Svensson, jessica.svensson@keg.lu.seProgramme coordinatorTobias Axelsson, tobias.axelsson@ekh.lu.seMaster’s Programmein Asian Studies• Master of Science in Asian Studies• 2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits• Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies• Lund CampusProgramme overviewThe Master’s programme in Asian Studies at Lund Universityis a popular programme and the largest Master’sprogramme in Asian Studies in Northern Europe.Our students appreciate the truly international milieuwith fellow students from a great number of nationsand teachers who are established experts on Asia indifferent disciplines in the social sciences.The aim of this interdisciplinary programme is toprovide our students with advanced knowledge aboutcurrent issues in Asia. Students gain expertise on contemporaryAsian societies and are able to specialise,based on the regional, thematic and disciplinary focusthey choose. Most of our students carry out fieldworkin an Asian country of their choice. The students havethe option of taking a course at one of our partneruniversities in China, Japan, Malaysia or India.As a student on this programme you will• Learn to analyse complex issues related to social, cultural,political and economic developments in Asia,and acquire the capacity to analyse their causes andinterrelations, and to propose possible solutions, aswell as identify future trends and developments• Gain the ability to work in an interdisciplinary settingand in a multicultural international environment• Learn to plan and use appropriate methods, undertakeadvanced tasks within predetermined timeframes and so contribute to the formation of knowledgeand evaluation• Gain the skills required for work in research, governmentagencies or employment in some other qualifiedcapacity• Be able to demonstrate knowledge about scientificcommunication channels and be able to monitorthe knowledge development within the field of AsianStudies.Programme modules/coursesIntroduction to Asian Studies (6 ECTS), the EconomicTransformation of Asia (15 ECTS), Political Systems,Governance and Democracy in Asia (9 ECTS),Region-specific courses (China, Japan/Korea, South-East Asia, South Asia, 15 ECTS), Methodology in Theoryand Practice (15 ECTS), Nine optional courses of whichthe student chooses three (3x7.5 ECTS), Applied fieldworkcourse (7.5 ECTS), Master’s thesis (30 ECTS).Career prospectsThe programme prepares students for doctoral studiesin a social science subject with a focus on Asia, orwork as policy makers, trainers or practitioners in governmentagencies, private firms and NGOs. Earning aMaster of Science in Asian Studies is an important steptowards a career in international services, teaching,research or business, or doctoral studies.Admission requirementsA BA degree in the social sciences, economics, law orsocial science oriented disciplines in humanities froma recognised institution of higher education. EnglishB (advanced). See www.lunduniversity.lu.se for detailson English proficiency levels.How to applyFollow the instructions on pages 100-101.In addition to the documents mentioned in thatchecklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose,a CV and a letter of recommendation when you applyto this programme.Selection criteria/additional infoSelection of students is based on previous academicachievements and other criteria in the following order:• Grades on courses• English language level• Documented knowledge of and/or interest in thefield of Asian studies and statement of purpose• Letter of recommendation• Non-academic knowledge and/or work experience ofrelevance to Asian studiesTuition feesThere are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme isSEK 110 000 per year. For details on tuition fees, seepage 101.ContactProgramme webpagewww.lunduniversity.lu.se/Asian-StudiesInternational liaison officerNina Brand, nina.brand@ace.lu.se+46 (0)46 222 3861Director of studiesMonica Lindberg Falk, Studierektor@ace.lu.se+46 (0)46 222 3744Master’s Programmein Development Studies• Master’s of Science in Development Studies• 2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits• Faculty of Social Science• Lund CampusProgramme overviewThe Master of Science in Development Studies is aninterdisciplinary social science Master’s programmefocusing on problems of poverty and development.The objective of the programme is to provide studentswith background knowledge and practical skills tounderstand, assess and work in development-relatedfields, whether in direct poverty reduction or in otheraspects of social, economic and institutional development.Students will acquire a critical social science approachand will conduct their own research within thecontext of the Master’s thesis.The programme offers a wide range of alternativesfor the individual student. There are many social sciencecourses within the Faculty of Social Science toprovide students with deeper knowledge in theirmajor discipline or in other fields beneficial to theirresearch interests. There are good opportunities to goabroad and take courses at one of the many universi-
Bachelor’s and Master’s programme directory | International Studies, Development & Welfare Studies67ties with which we have exchange agreements. Studentswho wish to work in development-related fieldscan also choose to do an internship. Previous studentshave worked, for example, at embassies spread overthe world, in agencies within the UN and the EU andin various NGOs.Programme modules/coursesTheories and Issues in Development (15 ECTS), Coursesin Research Methods (15 ECTS), Historical Aspectsof Development (15 ECTS), Courses in the Theory ofSciences/Research Methods (15 ECTS), Master’s degreethesis (30 ECTS). Elective courses and/or studies abroad,and/or internship (30 ECTS).Career prospectsThe programme prepares students for PhD studies andacademic careers, and is also suited for those who aimto make contributions to sustainable development inroles such as policy makers or practitioners in governmentagencies, private firms and NGOs.Admission requirementsA Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the followingsocial sciences disciplines: development studies,education, gender studies, human geography, politicalscience, social work, social anthropology, sociologyand sociology of law or equivalent. To be eligible forthe programme students must also have a minimumaverage grade in their Bachelor’s studies equivalentto 3.0 in cumulated grade point average (CGPA) out of4, C in the ECTS grading scale, and B in the Americangrading scale. For students with Swedish undergraduatestudies the minimum requirement is G. English B(advanced). See www.lunduniversity.lu.se for detailson English proficiency levels.How to applyFollow the instructions on pages 100-101.In addition to the documents mentioned in thatchecklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose(max 300 words) when you apply to this programme.Selection criteria/additional infoSelection is made based on grades on the courses andthesis in the BA degree and statement of purpose.Tuition feesThere are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme isSEK 100 000 per year. For details on tuition fees, seepage 101.ContactProgramme webpagewww.lunduniversity.lu.se/MA-Development-StudiesStudy guidancemaster@sam.lu.seMaster’s Programmein European Affairs• Master of Science in European Affairs• 2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits• Department of Political Science• Lund CampusProgramme overviewAs the oldest European Affairs programme in Sweden(established in 1994), we offer a unique combination ofcourses, covering such topics as European governance,EU law, EU negotiations, Europe and internationalpolitical economy, and the EU’s common foreign andsecurity policy. We also offer you the opportunity todo a ten-week internship course. Students currentlyenrolled in the programme have internships at theEuropean Commission and in various organisations involvedin consultation efforts and lobbying activitiesin Brussels. In addition to being active researchers intheir own fields of expertise, our teachers are highlytrainededucators who utilise modern teaching andassessment strategies.By the end of the programme you will have acquiredadvanced analytical and methodological skills, as wellas in-depth knowledge of:• The legal framework governing European integration• The political processes of the EU• EU policy in various areas, including external tradeand foreign and security policyProgramme modules/coursesSemester 1: European Governance (15 credits), EU Law(15 credits)Semester 2: European Negotiations (7.5 credits),European Integration and Global Political Economy (7.5credits), Methodology course (15 credits)Semester 3: Internship/elective course (15 credits),Europe in International Politics (15 credits)Semester 4: Master´s thesis in European Affairs (30 credits)Career prospectsThe Master’s programme in European Affairs preparesyou for a professional career as an administrator, analystor decision-maker in the public or private sectors,at the local, regional, national or international level.Over the years, hundreds of students who have participatedin the European Affairs programme have succeededin finding employment at the European civilservice or in other organisations requiring EU-specificknowledge. The programme also prepares you fordoctoral studies and a continued academic career.Admission requirementsA Bachelor’s degree in political science or the equivalent.To be eligible for the programme students mustalso have a minimum average grade in their Bachelor’sstudies equivalent to 3.0 in cumulated grade point average(CGPA) out of 4.0, C in the ECTS grading scale,and B in the American grading scale. For studentswho have completed Swedish undergraduate studies,the minimum requirement is G. English B (advanced).See www. lunduniversity.lu.se for details on Englishproficiency levels.How to applyFollow the instructions on pages 100-101.In addition to the documents mentioned in thatchecklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose(400 words) when you apply to this programme.Selection criteria/additional infoSelection is made based on grades on the courses andthesis in the BA degree and statement of purpose.Tuition feesThere are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme isSEK 100 000 per year. For details on tuition fees, seepage 101.ContactProgramme webpagewww.lunduniversity.lu.se/European-AffairsProgramme administrator/study advisorSahar Valizadeh, MEA@svet.lu.seMaster’s Programmein Global Studies• Master of Science in Global Studies• 2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits• International School of Social Science• Lund CampusProgramme overviewThe Master of Science in Global Studies is an interdisciplinarysocial science Master’s programme that aimsto provide students with knowledge of globalisation,conflict and social change. This involves an understandingof theories connected to processes of globalisationand transformation as analysed through variousdisciplinary frameworks. The programme presentsmajor cultural, economic, political and socio-psychologicaltheories and concepts to enable students tomake informed, comparative analyses of how globalisationis linked to conflict and social change.As a student on the programme you will develop skillsin critical thinking in relation to global studies and developtheoretical knowledge in your major discipline,both offering good preparation for doctoral studies.We have exchange agreements with many universitiesabroad where you can spend one semester takingcourses of relevance to your specific research interest.You can also take advantage of the opportunity todo an internship for one semester, which provides anexcellent opportunity to gain work experience. Previousstudents have, for example, undertaken workplacements at embassies and in international NGOs,private companies and the public sector.Programme modules/coursesIntroduction to Global Studies (15 ECTS), coursesin Research Methods (15 ECTS), Globalisation,Conflict, Security and the State (15 ECTS), Coursesin the Theory of Sciences/Research Methods(15 ECTS), Master’s degree thesis (30 ECTS). Electivesand/or studies abroad, and/or internship (30 ECTS).Career prospectsA number of students have moved on to PhD positionsafter graduating from the programme. The programmealso provides you with knowledge and experiencesfor a future career as a policy maker, a leader ora practitioner working on global issues in governmentagencies, private companies or NGOs.Admission requirementsA Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the followingsocial sciences disciplines: development studies,education, gender studies, human geography,political science, social work, social anthropology,sociology and sociology of law or equivalent. To beeligible for the programme students must also havea minimum average grade in their Bachelor’s studiesequivalent to 3.0 in cumulated grade point average(CGPA) out of 4, C in the ECTS grading scale, and B inthe American grading scale. For students with Swedishundergraduate studies the minimum requirement is G.English B (advanced). See www.lunduniversity.lu.se fordetails on English proficiency levels.How to applyFollow the instructions on pages 100-101.In addition to the documents mentioned in thatchecklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose(max 300 words) when you apply to this programme.Selection criteria/additional infoSelection is made based on grades on the courses andthesis in the BA degree and statement of purpose.International Studies, Development and Welfare Studies
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