TCD-UCD Masters in Development Practice
Duration: two years full time / 3-4 years part time
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The Programme
The Masters in Development Practice will develop the core competencies required by practitioners in international development. The programme combines a range of teaching and learning approaches and mechanisms in the seminar room and in the field, and brings to bear expertise from both academics and practitioners. This approach will develop capabilities and capacities in students so that they can understand the theories, practices and languages of different specialities.
The four pillars of the MDP are Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Economics, Management and Health Sciences. Particular emphasis will be laid upon the interconnectedness between politics, governance, civil society, health, environmental conflict and climate change, amongst others. This will enable students to visualise, design and implement collaborative sustainable development solutions and work flexibly as development practitioners across a variety of contexts.
The Masters in Development Practice (MDP) is funded by the MacArthur Foundation (U.S.A.) and is part of a global network of Masters degrees in Development Practice, headquartered at Columbia University in the United States. The MDP will be delivered jointly by TCD and UCD in collaboration with the National University of Rwanda, The Mary Robinson Climate Justice Foundation, and a wide number of national and international organisations with specialist skills in development practice.
Course Modules and Fieldwork
There are four key pillars in the MDP curriculum: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Management and Health Sciences. The course will be taught by staff from TCD and UCD with input from the National University of Rwanda, The Mary Robinson Climate Justice Foundation, and other leading expert development practitioners.
Students will be jointly registered at TCD and UCD. The National University of Rwanda is a key partner and students will spend a portion of time completing cross-disciplinary fieldwork in Rwanda as well as undertaking internships in leading international organisations. Further information and modules are listed here along with their coordinators.
Admission Requirements
Entry to the programme will be based on competitive selection. Applications for admission are accepted from
- holders of first or upper-second class honours degrees (grade point average 3.5 equivalent) awarded by recognised universities and institutions, and recognised degree awarding bodies (e.g. NCEA, CNAA);
- holders of other degrees from recognised universities or degree granting institutions who have experienced at least three years of appropriate employment;
- holders of recognised professional qualifications obtained through examinations who have spent at least four years in study and who, in addition, have been employed for at least two years in the work of their profession;
- holders of diplomas obtained through examinations who have spent three years at least in full-time study at a recognised third-level educational institution and who, in addition, have experienced a minimum of five years appropriate employment.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English in a test administered by an institution independent of their own university (e.g. the British Council).
Click here to see TCD's information for prospective students.
Career Prospects
A wide variety of careers will be open to graduates from this programme in overseas development assistance for public, private and non-governmental organizations. It is envisaged that the programme will also attract active professionals already working in these fields who wish to strengthen their qualifications.
Contact Details
TCD Contact Details:
tel: +353 1 896 2414 email: mdpdub@tcd.ie
UCD Contact Details:
tel: +353 1 716 8643 email: mdpdub@ucd.ie
Assistance for International Students
International Students Office at Trinity College Dublin
International Students Office at University College Dublin
Funding Opportunities
MacArthur Fellowships:
A limited number of MacArthur fellowships are available for students who are citizens of developing countries as defined by the World Bank (for a list of eligible countries see below), please email carmodyp@tcd.ie for further information.
The Irish Aid Fellowship Training Programme:
For more information visit the website of the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)
Private Sector Fellowships
Details of available private sector fellowships will be posted on the website as they arise.
