{"id":16683,"date":"2020-05-29T10:11:29","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T08:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/?page_id=16683"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:43:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:43:09","slug":"master-of-arts-development-studies-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/en\/overview-of-our-study-programs\/social-sciences\/master-of-arts-development-studies-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Arts Development Studies (Online)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row el_class=\"fullwidth\"][vc_column]\n\t <div class=\"rev_slider_wrapper fullwidthbanner-container\">\n\t \t <div id=\"rev_slider_1776780783\" class=\"rev_slider fullwidthabanner \" data-version=\"5.4.5\" style=\"display:none\">\n\t\t <ul>\n\t\t \t[vc_customSlider ct_image=\"49999\" ct_content_over=\"Special offer for the 1st semester \u2013 only 1.000 Euro\" ct_content_down=\"Online Study Program for Professionals\"]Master of Arts<br \/>\n<strong>Development Studies<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_customSlider]\n\t\t <\/ul>\n\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<script>\n \t    \/* https:\/\/learn.jquery.com\/using-jquery-core\/document-ready\/ *\/\n \t    var wWidth = jQuery(window).width();\n\t\tif( \/Android|webOS|iPhone|iPad|iPod|BlackBerry|IEMobile|Opera Mini\/i.test(navigator.userAgent) ) {\n\t\t\tvar sliderType = \"carousel\";\n\t\t}\n\t    jQuery(document).ready(function() {\n\t\t\tfunction startSlider() {\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\"#rev_slider_1776780783\").show().revolution({\n\t\t        \tsliderType: sliderType,\n\n\t\t        \t\/\/ responsive\n\t\t\t\t\tresponsiveLevels: [1240, 1024, 778, 480],\n\t\t        \tgridwidth:[1240, 1024, 778, 480],\n\t\t        \tgridheight:[400, 768, 960, 720],\n\t\t        \tvisibilityLevels:[1240, 1024, 1024, 480],\n\t\t            sliderLayout: \"fullwidth\",\n\t\t            spinner: \"spinner5\",\n\t\t            fullScreenOffset: \"80%\",\n\t\t            minHeight: \"700\",\n\t\t            navigation: {\n\t\t                arrows: {\n\t\t                    enable: false,\n\t\t                    style: \"zeus\",\n\t\t                    hide_onleave: true,\n\t\t                },\n\t\t                bullets: {\n                      enable: true,\n                      style: \"zeus\",\n                      hide_onleave: false,\n                      h_align: \"center\",\n                      v_align: \"bottom\",\n                      h_offset: 0,\n                      v_offset: 50,\n                      space: 10,\n                      tmp: \"<span class=\\\"tp-bullet-inner\\\"><\/span>\",\n\t\t                },\n\t\t                touch: {\n\t \t\t\t\t        touchenabled: \"on\",\n\t\t\t\t\t        swipe_threshold: 75,\n\t\t\t\t\t        swipe_min_touches: 1,\n\t\t\t\t\t        swipe_direction: \"horizontal\",\n\t\t\t\t\t        drag_block_vertical: true\n\n\t\t\t\t\t    }\n\t\t            }\n\t\t        });\n\t\t    }\n\n\t\t\tif (wWidth > 1500) {\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\".rev-slidebg-img\").each(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).attr(\"src\", jQuery(this).attr(\"data-full\"));\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\tif (wWidth <= 1500 && wWidth > 1000) {\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\".rev-slidebg-img\").each(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).attr(\"src\", jQuery(this).attr(\"data-large\"));\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\tif (wWidth <= 1000 && wWidth > 500) {\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\".rev-slidebg-img\").each(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).attr(\"src\", jQuery(this).attr(\"data-large\"));\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\tstartSlider();\n\n      \/\/ Einblenden der Bullet Points, wenn mehr als ein Bild ist\n      setTimeout(function() {\n        if (jQuery(\".tp-bullets .tp-bullet\").length > 1) {\n          jQuery(\".tp-bullets\").fadeIn(500);\n        }\n      }, 1500);\n\n\n\t    });\n\t\t\/\/ Positionierung Text-Layer\n\t\tjQuery(window).load(function() {\n\t\t\tjQuery(\".tp-mask-wrap\").each(function() {\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).parent().css(\"bottom\", jQuery(this).height() + \"px\");\n\t\t\t});\n\t\t});\n\t<\/script>\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=\"move_top\"][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Master of Arts<br \/>\n<strong>Development Studies<\/strong> \u2013 Online<\/h1>\n<p>It aims at professionalizing those already working in development or others for whom an online program seems most fitting. It offers a solid academic base in the field of development studies. Students learn relevant theories that are necessary to critically reflect current practices in the field of humanitarian and development aid. Courses such as project planning, monitoring and evaluation advance students\u2019 practical competencies. Academic competencies taught in the area of research methods and writing skills enable a continuation in a scientific career. Stemming from the diversity of the student body, the specific worth of the program lies in the opportunity to assess international issues through virtual co-learning with professionals from across the globe.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Content<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Theories of Development<\/li>\n<li>Development in Practice: Legacy and Industry<\/li>\n<li>Poverty Analysis and Social Protection<\/li>\n<li>Global Public Health<\/li>\n<li>Contemporary Religion and Development<\/li>\n<li>International Peace and Conflict Studies<\/li>\n<li>Methods of Empirical Social Research<br \/>\n(Qualitative and Quantitative)<\/li>\n<li>Child Rights and Child Protection<\/li>\n<li>Disaster Response and Humanitarian Aid<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability, De-growth and Resource Politics<\/li>\n<li>Migration and Development<\/li>\n<li>Gender Research and Intersectionality<\/li>\n<li>Gender and Development<\/li>\n<li>Human Rights and Development<\/li>\n<li>Land Use, Land Rights and Development<\/li>\n<li>Forced Migration and Refugee Studies<\/li>\n<li>Research-Oriented Master Thesis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_customButtonbox ct_bgcolor=\"bg_gray\" ct_button=\"Apply now\" ct_link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thh-friedensau.de%2Fen%2Fapplication%2F%20||target:%20_blank|\"]<\/p>\n<h4>Application period for online studies:<\/h4>\n<p>March 1 \u2013 July 31<\/p>\n<h4>Language:<\/h4>\n<p>English<\/p>\n<h4>Start of courses:<\/h4>\n<p>winter term: Mid of October<\/p>\n\n<h4><a href=\"#admission\">Admission<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"#content\">Content<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"#lecturer\">Lecturers<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/WEB_ThHF_Flyer_MA-Development-Studies.pdf\">Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/Neu_Finanzbulletin2026-27_EN-1.pdf\">Financial Bulletin<\/a>[\/vc_customButtonbox][vc_single_image image=\"36041\" img_size=\"150x150\" alignment=\"center\" onclick=\"custom_link\" img_link_target=\"_blank\" link=\"https:\/\/antrag.akkreditierungsrat.de\/akkrstudiengaenge\/d855c7fc-dd1e-497a-a332-22a3cff0118a\/\"][vc_customButtonbox ct_header=\"Study infos for Download\"]<a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/Module_Handbook-MA-DSonl-90ECTS_2026-01-01.pdf\"><strong>Module Guidebook M.A. Development Studies (online) | 90 ECTS - 2026<\/strong><\/a> <em>Effective from January 1, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/Studiengangsspezifische-StudO-MA-DS-onl-90ECTS_2026-01-01-EN.pdf\"><strong>Program-Specific Study Regulations M.A. Development Studies (online) | 90 ECTS - 2026<\/strong><\/a><em> Effective from January 1, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/Studiengangsspezifische-StudO-MA-DS-onl-90ECTS_2026-01-01_DE.pdf\"><strong>Program-Specific Study Regulations M.A. Development Studies (online) | 90 ECTS - 2026<\/strong><\/a><em> (German version) Effective from January 1, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/Modulhandbuch-MA-DS-onl_2025-12-01-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Module Guidebook M.A. Development Studies (online) | 120 ECTS - 2025<\/strong><\/a> <em>Effective from October 1, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/Studiengangsspezifische-StudO-MA-DS-onl-2025-07-01-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Program-Specific Study Regulations M.A. Development Studies (online) | 120 ECTS - 2025<\/strong><\/a><em> Effective from October 1, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/Studiengangsspezifische-StudO-MA-DS-onl_2025-06-18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Program-Specific Study Regulations M.A. Development Studies (online) | 120 ECTS - 2025<\/strong><\/a><em> (German) Effective from October 1, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/RStPO-ThHF_EN_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>General Study and Examination Regulations<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>Effective from July 1, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/ThHF-RStudPO-2023-10-01.pdf\"><strong>Program structure overview<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_customButtonbox][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=\"lecturer\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Lecturers<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=\"bg_gray\" el_id=\"lecturers\"][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_customButton ct_staff=\"Dr. phil. Jill Philine Blau #4924\" ct_staffcard=\"gro\u00dfe Karte mit Kurzbeschreibung\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_customButton ct_staff=\"Dr. Kwaku Arhin-Sam #13881\" ct_staffcard=\"gro\u00dfe Karte mit Kurzbeschreibung\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_customButton ct_staff=\"Prof. Daniel Bendix #8428\" ct_staffcard=\"gro\u00dfe Karte mit Kurzbeschreibung\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_customButton ct_staff=\"Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Ulrike Schultz #5072\" ct_staffcard=\"gro\u00dfe Karte mit Kurzbeschreibung\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_customButton ct_staff=\"Prof. Dr. phil. Thomas Spiegler #5059\" ct_staffcard=\"gro\u00dfe Karte mit Kurzbeschreibung\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_customButton ct_staff=\"Dr. phil. Annette Witherspoon #14728\" ct_staffcard=\"gro\u00dfe Karte mit Kurzbeschreibung\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=\"bg_gray\" el_id=\"admission\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Admission<\/h2>\n<h3>Admission Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor degree in social sciences, humanities or other related fields<\/li>\n<li>English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) or a Bachelor degree taught in English<\/li>\n<li>Experience in development cooperation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time Frame<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 semesters \/ 2 years (90 credit points)<\/li>\n<li>Intake only in winter semester (October)<\/li>\n<li>Application period from March 1 \u2013 July 31<\/li>\n<li>Courses start in October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tuition Fees<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>9.600,00 EUR in total, i. e. 2.400,00 EUR per semester<\/li>\n<li>Plus 200,00 EUR registration fee each semester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Application<\/h3>\n<p>Please start your application <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/en\/study-info\/application\/\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=\"faq\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>FAQ:<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"Is this online program and degree accredited?\"]The MA Development Studies (part-time) offers the study program of the accredited MA International Social Sciences (Development Studies) as part-time distance learning for students with relevant professional experience.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"Is there an opportunity to accelerate the degree completion?\"]It is not possible to accelerate the duration of the study. In case you have studied some similar courses, an accreditation of the courses can be discussed.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"Do you offer scholarship for the MA Development study program?\"]We do not offer scholarships for our part-time program. However, a special offer applies to the first semester. Students admitted to the program benefit from a <strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"348\">one-time reduced fee of \u20ac1,000 for the first semester<\/strong>. From the second semester onward, the regular tuition fees apply.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"How is the classroom structured?\"]<\/p>\n<div id=\"toggle-id-10\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \">\n<p>The Master Development Studies is based on a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching methods. The synchronous classes are facilitated through the platform zoom.<\/p>\n<p>For the asynchronous teaching, we use the leaning-platform Moodle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"Are classes self-paced or scheduled?\"]Students should plan to be available to study between 10\u201315 hours per week. Most of the studying will be self-paced, but the students should be available for the synchronous session. These will be coordinated depending on the time zones of the students in the program.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"How many students in courses?\"]To ensure the quality course delivery, online courses have an enrollment to between 10\u201325 students.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"What platforms or systems are used?\"]We use Moodle as our learning platform, a virtual portal where students can view the syllabus and grades; contact professors, classmates and support services; access course materials; and monitor their progress on lessons.<\/p>\n<p>This platform is where students find their individual assignments. For each individual assignment, the lecturer gives personal feedback. Forum discussions and other interactive forms where the students get the opportunity to interact complement this.<\/p>\n<p>Most instructors utilize Zoom or Skype for class chats or conference calls.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"How does a platform interface look like?\"]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18180 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/DS.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/DS.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/DS-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/DS-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/DS-350x197.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/>[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"What are typical assignments?\"]In general, students should expect assignments similar to in-class programs, such as research papers and proctored exams in addition to online-specific assignments such as responding to professor-posed questions in a\u00a0discussion board. Standard assignments include reading the course text and additional materials, active participation in online discussions, quizzes, writing papers etc.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"How much time should I expected this program to entail a week?\"]Students are expected to spend 10 to 15 hours a week on coursework. This varies depending on the individuals background and skills. Do not expect your course to be easier just because it is online.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"Is the material available online from the beginning till end?\"]All obligatory and additional readings are available online during the semester and students will receive virtual access to the universities library.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"Are there group projects within class and how can we work it out?\"]Yes, also virtual group assignments are part of the coursework.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"How are online classes graded?\"]The grading is based on continuous assessment and a final term assessment, which is either in the form of a term paper, a presentation or an oral exam. This varies depending on the course.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"How do I interact with the professor?\"]Professors are very accessible and responsive to students. Students and instructors communicate primarily through the platform moodle in online courses. Most instructors also utilize Zoom \u00a0for class chats or conference calls.[\/vc_customAccordion][vc_customAccordion ct_class=\"faq\" ct_header=\"What technology do I need to be successful?\"]Students are expected to be confident with their skills regarding standard computer applications for completion of your coursework and have sufficient internet access for a zoom class.[\/vc_customAccordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=\"contact\"][vc_column][vc_customButtonbox ct_image=\"14719\" ct_imagepos=\"image_top\" ct_bgcolor=\"bg_purple\" ct_staff=\"Dr. phil. 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