Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies At Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies At Mbarara University of Science and Technology

The Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies (PGDDS) is a multi-disciplinary postgraduate programme that produces graduates able to assume creative leadership roles in shaping sustainable societies.

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies At Mbarara University of Science and Technology Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

  1. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
  2. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.
  3. An Honors degree from an accredited degree awarding institution
  4. Candidates who have a Pass degree should have at least a Postgraduate Diploma with at least a credit from an accredited degree awarding institution.

Additionally, for international applicants:

  1. Applicants whose first language or medium of instruction is not English, must provide evidence from a recognized English language training institution that they have sufficient command of English language.
  2. Applicants should have their documents verified by NCHE.
  3. Applicants should have their degree certificate and transcript translated and converted into an equivalent of Ugandan Universities’ CGPA

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Specific Requirements

An honors first degree

Duration: 1 Year

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies Job Prospects

Development studies graduates work across the private and public sectors. They may work in non-profit and non-governmental global organisations, government departments and embassies. Recent Development Studies graduates have worked in organisations such as: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)