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

Institutions Offering Master of Arts in Development Studies

Nkumba University, Entebbe
Year 1
Semester I

NUDES51101 Development Theory
NUDES51102 Social Psychology and
Social Anthropology
NUDES51103 Gender and Development
NUPAM51103 Political Economy
NUDES51105 Sustainable Development
NUDES51106 Research Methods

Semester II

NUDES51201 Community and Rural
Development
NUDES51202 Micro Enterprise
Development
NUDES51203 Human Rights and
Development
NUDES51204 NGO Roles in Development 30 30 45 03
NUDES51205 Project Planning and
Management
NUDES51206 Environmental Management

Year 2
Semester I

NUHRD52104 Dimensions of Human
Development
NUDPM52102 Development Planning and
Administration
NUPAM52105 Regional Planning and
Development
Research Seminars

Semester II
Dissertation

Duration:2 years
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara
Duration :2 years

Tuition Fees per Semester (UGX): Shs. 1,400,000 (UG, EAC Students)
$ 1,750 (International Students)

Entry requirements:A candidate must hold a honors Bachelor’s degree in any development related discipline
Uganda Christian University, Mukono
Intake: September, January & May
Campus: Main & Kampala
Session and Study times:
September intake: Modular at Main Campus
January intake: Modular at Kampala Campus
May intake: Modular at Kampala Campus
Ndejje University, Kampala
Course entry requirements:
-A Bachelors’ degree or postgraduate diploma from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.

Course duration: 2 years

Kyambogo University, Kampala
Course entry requirements:
Second Class degree from any recognized Institution.
Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara
Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Weekend

Intake: August
Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi
Duration:2 years
Kampala University, Ggaba
Duration:2 year