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Development and Project Planning


Degrees Available



MSc Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

  • Home / EU: £4,900
  • International: £12,100

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 12 months
September

Course Introduction

This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of alternative approaches to development planning and economic policy issues, with a thorough training in techniques for the planning, design and economic analysis of development projects and programmes. There is a strong emphasis on issues and analytical techniques relating to choices in project design, and cost-benefit analysis. Issues related to policy analysis, institutional forces which affect policy design and its implementation are also studied.

The objectives of the course are to enable students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: 

  • The major analytical issues, methods and techniques of planning and policy analysis for national economic and social development
  • The theoretical and practical aspects of project planning, analysis and management in the various productive, infrastructure and social sectors

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (C)
  • Economics for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Finance for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (O)
  • Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
  • Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (C)
  • Public Policy Analysis and Management (20 Credits) (C)
  • Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • International Economics (20 Credits) (O)
  • Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (O)
  • Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
  • Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation in Development and Project Planning (60 Credits) (C)

MSc Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

  • Home / EU: £2,450 p.a.

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time 2-5 years
September

Course Introduction

This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of alternative approaches to development planning and economic policy issues, with a thorough training in techniques for the planning, design and economic analysis of development projects and programmes. There is a strong emphasis on issues and analytical techniques relating to choices in project design, and cost-benefit analysis. Issues related to policy analysis, institutional forces which affect policy design and its implementation are also studied.

The objectives of the course are to enable students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: 

  • The major analytical issues, methods and techniques of planning and policy analysis for national economic and social development
  • The theoretical and practical aspects of project planning, analysis and management in the various productive, infrastructure and social sectors

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (C)
  • Economics for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Finance for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (O)
  • Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 credits) (O)
  • Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (C)
  • Public Policy Analysis and Management (20 Credits) (C)
  • Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • International Economics (20 Credits) (O)
  • Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (O)
  • Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
  • Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation in Development and Project Planning (60 Credits) (C)

PG Diploma Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
PG Diploma

2012/13:

  • Home/EU: TBC - at least £3,730
  • International: £11,000

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 9 months
September

Course Introduction

This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of alternative approaches to development planning and economic policy issues, with a thorough training in techniques for the planning, design and economic analysis of development projects and programmes. There is a strong emphasis on issues and analytical techniques relating to choices in project design, and cost-benefit analysis. Issues related to policy analysis, institutional forces which affect policy design and its implementation are also studied.

The objectives of the course are to enable students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: 

  • The major analytical issues, methods and techniques of planning and policy analysis for national economic and social development
  • The theoretical and practical aspects of project planning, analysis and management in the various productive, infrastructure and social sectors

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module + 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (C)
  • Economics for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Finance for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (O)
  • Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
  • Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules + 1 x (O) Module):

  • Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (C)
  • Public Policy Analysis and Management (20 Credits) (C)
  • Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • International Economics (20 Credits) (O)
  • Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (O)
  • Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
  • Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

PG Diploma Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
PG Diploma

2012/13:

  • Home/EU: TBC - at least £1,870 p.a.

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time 21 months
September

Course Introduction

This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of alternative approaches to development planning and economic policy issues, with a thorough training in techniques for the planning, design and economic analysis of development projects and programmes. There is a strong emphasis on issues and analytical techniques relating to choices in project design, and cost-benefit analysis. Issues related to policy analysis, institutional forces which affect policy design and its implementation are also studied.

The objectives of the course are to enable students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: 

  • The major analytical issues, methods and techniques of planning and policy analysis for national economic and social development
  • The theoretical and practical aspects of project planning, analysis and management in the various productive, infrastructure and social sectors

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module + 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (C)
  • Economics for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Finance for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (O)
  • Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
  • Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules + 1 x (O) Module):

  • Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (C)
  • Public Policy Analysis and Management (20 Credits) (C)
  • Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • International Economics (20 Credits) (O)
  • Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (O)
  • Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
  • Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

PG Certificate Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
PG Certificate

For Postgraduate Certificate fees please contact hub-admin@bradford.ac.uk

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 9 months
September

Course Introduction

This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of alternative approaches to development planning and economic policy issues, with a thorough training in techniques for the planning, design and economic analysis of development projects and programmes. There is a strong emphasis on issues and analytical techniques relating to choices in project design, and cost-benefit analysis. Issues related to policy analysis, institutional forces which affect policy design and its implementation are also studied.

The objectives of the course are to enable students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: 

  • The major analytical issues, methods and techniques of planning and policy analysis for national economic and social development
  • The theoretical and practical aspects of project planning, analysis and management in the various productive, infrastructure and social sectors

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Semester 1 (20 Credits - 1 x (C) Module): 

  • Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (C)

Semester 2 (40 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules):

  • Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (C)
  • Public Policy Analysis and Management (20 Credits) (C)

PG Certificate Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
PG Certificate

For Postgraduate Certificate fees please contact hub-admin@bradford.ac.uk

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time 21 months
September

Course Introduction

This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of alternative approaches to development planning and economic policy issues, with a thorough training in techniques for the planning, design and economic analysis of development projects and programmes. There is a strong emphasis on issues and analytical techniques relating to choices in project design, and cost-benefit analysis. Issues related to policy analysis, institutional forces which affect policy design and its implementation are also studied.

The objectives of the course are to enable students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: 

  • The major analytical issues, methods and techniques of planning and policy analysis for national economic and social development
  • The theoretical and practical aspects of project planning, analysis and management in the various productive, infrastructure and social sectors

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Stage 1 (20 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (C)

Stage 2 (40 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules):

  • Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (C)
  • Public Policy Analysis and Management (20 Credits) (C)

Special Features

The Bradford Centre for International Development (BCID) has over 40 years of experience teaching and research in Development Studies.

Entry Requirements

A typical application would include a good Honours degree or equivalent. However the University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual application.

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Contact Details

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Social and International Studies School Prospectus 2012 (PDF, 3.3MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (December 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.