MPhil in Development Studies
University
Kathmandu University
Duration
1 years
Fee
Rs. 340000
Colleges
1+
Summary
Short description
Research-centered program preparing advanced development professionals capable of analyzing, critiquing, and transforming development policy and practice through interdisciplinary inquiry and evidence-based leadership.
Description
Three-semester, 33-credit MPhil program designed for those seeking deeper engagement in development theory, policy, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and research. Focus placed on understanding the interplay among society, education, and development; critiquing global and local development paradigms; and applying interdisciplinary analytical tools. Students build advanced research capacity and gain the ability to work as independent researchers, educators, policy analysts, and development practitioners.
Description
Overall Program Structure
| Category | Credits | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | EDUC 600 Educational Dimensions (3) • EDUC 620 Research Methods (3) • Choose one: EDUC 621 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (3) or EDUC 622 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (3) |
| Specialization Courses | 12 | DEVP 611 Sociology of Education and Development • DEVP 621 Development Policy and Planning • DEVP 631 Development Theory and Practise • DEVP 641 Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Elective Courses (choose one) | 3 | EDUC 640 Mixed Methods Research (3) • EDUC 650 Transformative Education Research and Practice (3) • EDUC 660 Participatory Action Research (3) • EDUC 644 Statistical Methods in Education and Social Science Research (3) • EDUC 611 Academic Writing and Research (3) |
| Research / Dissertation | 9 | EDUC 680 Dissertation (9) OR EDUC 670 Research Papers (9): two papers, one published in a refereed journal during study period (subject to Research Committee approval) |
| Total Credits | 33 Cr. Hrs. | — |
Features
Features
• Interdisciplinary approach combining education, society, and development
• Strong grounding in development theory, policy, and practice
• Emphasis on monitoring, evaluation, planning, and analytical frameworks
• Training in advanced qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods
• Opportunity to publish during the program (research-paper pathway)
• Prepares graduates for leadership, research, and policy roles across sectors
• Enables critical analysis and culturally grounded understanding of development
• Foundation for PhD-level study and international academic engagement
Fee
• Tentative: NPR 340,000
Admission Process
Admission process
• Master’s degree in any discipline with ≥ 50% or CGPA ≥ 3.0/4.0
• Application screening by KUSoEd
• Evaluation of academic readiness
• Selection through departmental procedures (assessments/interviews)
Job Prospects
Job prospects
• Development researcher
• Policy analyst
• Monitoring and evaluation specialist
• Program manager in NGOs/INGOs
• Government development officer
• Consultant in development policy and planning
• University lecturer or academic researcher
• Social development specialist
• Education and development advisor
• Independent researcher in global and local development issues
Colleges Offering This Course
Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSoEd)
No entrance requirements available
Curriculum 1
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