Development Studies

Development Studies engages you in the critical issues of social change which are transforming global society.

Our postgraduate programme in Development Studies provides a supportive environment for open, critical debate of leading development issues both in New Zealand and abroad. You can take both critical and applied approaches and design your own cross-disciplinary course of study.

Postgraduate careers

A qualification in Development Studies can prepare you for employment in local, national and international organisations involved in development.

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Postgraduate study

Opportunities for postgraduate study in Development Studies.
Postgraduate courses

The postgraduate courses you can take as part of Development Studies.
Meet Development Studies students and graduates

Current Development Studies students and recent graduates tell their own stories.
International students

What you need to know if you're considering joining us from overseas.
International scholarships

You could be eligible for a range of scholarships available to international students.
PhD in Development Studies

Information about doctoral study in Development Studies.
Development Studies in the School of Social Sciences

The subject Development Studies is located within the School of Social Sciences.

SUBJECTS AND SCHOOLS