Introduction:
Development Studies is a multidisciplinary branch of social science, formerly associated with the problems and solutions of developing nations. Social issues are complex. Therefore the domain of development studies has to be interdisciplinary, as well as unconventional. Development Studies have captured the curiosity of students, who want to be a part of the solution to emerging social and economic problems related to development. Development Studies includes a list of distinct social science fields, some of which are:
· Demography
· Geography
· Sociology
· Philosophy and Ethics
· Political history
· Politics
· International relations
· Women’s studies
· Ecology
· Pedagogy and many more
Eligibility:
· A student can pursue this course after completing Master’s degree
· Students from all streams can pursue development studies
Future Scope:
Considering the large number of social sciences that fall under development studies job opportunities also abound- both in India and Abroad. For a student with a degree in development studies, the industry offers several job opportunities, whether it is academic arena or government institutions, UN organisations, Social services, funding agencies, or in the Media.
Career Path:
1. Strategist,
2. Planner,
3. Theorist,
4. Teacher,
5. Programme Officer,
6. Consultant, It is best to work at a grass root level before becoming a full time consultant.
Remuneration:
The starting salary in this field depends upon the area of study, but overall, a student can earn quite well. The starting salary of a student with a degree in this subject could be around Rs.25000/
Institutes/Colleges:
1. Centre of Development Studies, Trivandrum http://cds.edu/
2. Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai http://www.mids.ac.in/
3. Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata http://www.idsk.org/
4. Society of Development Studies, New Delhi http://www.sdsindia.org/
5. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai http://www.tiss.edu/
Development Studies is a multidisciplinary branch of social science, formerly associated with the problems and solutions of developing nations. Social issues are complex. Therefore the domain of development studies has to be interdisciplinary, as well as unconventional. Development Studies have captured the curiosity of students, who want to be a part of the solution to emerging social and economic problems related to development. Development Studies includes a list of distinct social science fields, some of which are:
· Demography
· Geography
· Sociology
· Philosophy and Ethics
· Political history
· Politics
· International relations
· Women’s studies
· Ecology
· Pedagogy and many more
Eligibility:
· A student can pursue this course after completing Master’s degree
· Students from all streams can pursue development studies
Future Scope:
Considering the large number of social sciences that fall under development studies job opportunities also abound- both in India and Abroad. For a student with a degree in development studies, the industry offers several job opportunities, whether it is academic arena or government institutions, UN organisations, Social services, funding agencies, or in the Media.
Career Path:
1. Strategist,
2. Planner,
3. Theorist,
4. Teacher,
5. Programme Officer,
6. Consultant, It is best to work at a grass root level before becoming a full time consultant.
Remuneration:
The starting salary in this field depends upon the area of study, but overall, a student can earn quite well. The starting salary of a student with a degree in this subject could be around Rs.25000/
Institutes/Colleges:
1. Centre of Development Studies, Trivandrum http://cds.edu/
2. Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai http://www.mids.ac.in/
3. Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata http://www.idsk.org/
4. Society of Development Studies, New Delhi http://www.sdsindia.org/
5. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai http://www.tiss.edu/
