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AdmissionsTe programme is open to students rom all around the world.

Te duration o the programme is 2 years.Annual ee: 1,200 EUR

Entry requirements:1 Successully completed undergraduate degree (preerably

in subject relevant to international development, howevercandidates with other specializations will also be considered)

2 Good academic perormance

3 wo academic recommendations

4 Motivation letter (max. 1,000 words)

5 Structured curriculum vitae

6 English language proficiency on B2 Common EuropeanFramework level

How to apply?Fill out the application and send it with the above documentsby 28 February 2014(as evidenced by the postmark).

For detailed inormation on admissions please consult

www.development.upol.cz/ids

Contact detailsA. Department o Development Studies Faculty o Science Palacky University in Olomouc 17. listopadu 12 Olomouc 77146 Czech RepublicW. www.development.upol.cz/idsT. +420 585 634 985E. ids-olomouc@upol.cz

New MasterProgramme inInternational

DevelopmentStudiesPALACKY UNIVERSITY

OLOMOUC, CZECH REPUBLIC

OPENING SEPTEMBER 2014

Olomouc

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New Master

Programme inInternationalDevelopmentStudies

Why International DevelopmentStudies in Olomouc?Palacky University in Olomouc is one o the oldest univer-sities in Central Europe, established in 1573. With eightaculties and about 23,000 students it is one o the leadingcentres o teaching and research in the Czech Republic. Teuniversity is located in Olomouc, a small historical city witha pleasant university atmosphere.

Te aim o the new International Development Studies pro-gramme in English is to prepare proessionals or careers indevelopment policy and practice. Students will acquire pro-ound knowledge in development related issues as well as re-search methodology. Tey can also choose rom a variety o

specialization courses to best suit their needs and interests.Upon successul completion o the programme students willbe equipped to work in state as well as private and non-gov-ernmental sectors at national and international levels.

The Department of Development Studies

has 10 years o experience in the field o development stu-dies. Te department offers bachelor, master and doctoralprogrammes in International Development Studies taught inCzech. It is one o the first programmes in development stud-ies in the region o Central and Eastern Europe. Te Depart-ment premises are located in a brand new building o the Fac-ulty o Science which provides modern, high-quality teachingand study environments.

Besides providing theoretical knowledge, the programme alsoemphasizes practical hands-on experience and internationaloutreach. Students have an opportunity to participate in theErasmus programme and spend a semester or two at one o

our 20 partner universities worldwide (e.g. France, Spain,Norway, New Caledonia, Martinique). Students also have theopportunity to apply or a Vavrousek scholarship unded bythe Department o Development Studies, which enables themto conduct research, implement projects and undertake in-ternships abroad.

Annually students can participate in different field tripswhich aim to introduce them to various international organi-zations important in the area o international development(European Commission, United Nations agencies etc.).

Programme structureStudents are obliged to take courses in the ollowing structure:

Compulsory courses Development Geography and Globalization Development heories Political Geographical Processes in the Developing World Development Economics Environmental Geography Sustainable Development Development Assistance

Methodological courses Quantitative Methods in Development Qualitative Methods in Development

Regional courses Geography and Development o Latin America Geography and Development o Arica and Middle East Geography and Development o South and Southeast Asia Geography and Development o Central Asia and Caucasus

Selected specialization coursesTe offer o specialization courses may change in any given year. Global Environmental Issues Project Cycle Management Geography o the Czech Republic Evaluation o Development Projects Conflict, Security and Development

Global Challenges International Political Economy o Development Negotiation, Facilitation, Mediation Community Development and Participation Internship

Wide variety o courses are offered by the Department,the Faculty o Science and Palacky University.

Afer completing the required courses students submit anddeend their final thesis (20,000-25,000 words) and sit or afinal exam.