Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Development Studies in Tanzania

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Development Studies(Development Studies)
  • Major Subject: Development Studies
  • Course Category: Degree Courses

The Bachelor of Development Studies in Tanzania is a comprehensive, 4 year program that fosters an in-depth understanding of development processes in a local and global context. The curriculum integrates various disciplines to examine key issues like poverty, inequality, governance, and sustainable development. The program places a strong emphasis on critical thinking, research, and fieldwork, enabling students to engage directly with development challenges. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in areas such as policy-making, development planning, and project management, with the skills and knowledge to promote sustainable development in Tanzania and beyond.

Possible Career Opportunities for Graduates:

- Development Officer
- Project Coordinator
- Community Development Worker
- Policy Analyst
- Program Manager
- Research Assistant
- Social Impact Analyst
- Non-profit Organization Administrator
- Sustainable Development Consultant
- Rural Development Specialist
- Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator
- International Development Officer

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Development Studies

  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology JKUAT Arusha Centre Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology JKUAT Arusha Centre, Arusha  
    Entry requirements:
    i) Be a holder of Ordinary Level Certificate with at least three credits(C and above) or five passes (D) in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics and Advanced Level Certificate with at least two principals in Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Commerce, Geography, History with a minimum of 2.5 grade points for Bachelor of Commerce whereby A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, S=0.5, F=0

    ii. Be a holder of Ordinary Level Certificate with at least three credits(C and above) or five passes (D) in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics and Advanced Level Certificate with at least two principals in Mathematics and Physics/ Economics/ Geography with a minimum of 2.5 grade points for Bachelor of Business Information Technology. OR

    iii. Be a holder of Ordinary Level Certificate with at least three credits or five passes in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics and a relevant accredited Diploma of not less than distinction or credit.

    Course duration: 3 years
  • St. John's University of Tanzania St. John's University of Tanzania, Dodoma  




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