Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Arts in Development Studies in Tanzania

Institutions Offering Master of Arts in Development Studies

•  University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam  
  Duration: 18 months
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  1. The entry qualification for a master’s programme by coursework and dissertation requires a person to have at least a Lower Second Class degree (GPA of 2.7) or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning. Only candidates with GPA of 3.5 or above in their first degrees are considered for Masters by thesis.
  2. Applicants who hold unclassified degrees (e.g. B.V. Sc. M.D. etc.) should have at least a B grade average in the subject of the intended Masters. Candidates with Pass degrees will also be considered if:-
  - Their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a ‘B’ grade or higher.
  - They have satisfied the relevant School/College/Institute that they have exhibited potential through subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
  3. An Advanced Diploma from a recognized higher learning institution with a minimum of an upper second class, as well as Postgraduate Diploma and Secondary School Certificates.
  4. A recognized professional qualification (CPA, CSP, ACCA, CA, CIB, MCIM, CMA certificate)and Secondary School Certificates.
  
  Course Outline:
  -Science and Technology for Development
  -Population and Development
  -Political Thought for Development
  -Globalisation and Development
  -Rural and Urban Development
  -Political Economy
  -Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies (from Political Science Department)
  -Dissertation
•  Ardhi University, Dar Es Salaam  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the fields offered at ARU and other related fields or equivalent qualification as shall be approved by the University Senate; Candidates with unclassified under graduate degree may be considered for admission provided she/he has a minimum of a B grade.
•  University of Dodoma, Dodoma  
  Duration : 3 years

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