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Duration2 years
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Programme provider

Roskilde University (RUC)

Roskilde, Denmark · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Global and Development Studies (Master's Degree) is taught at Roskilde University (RUC), Roskilde. It lasts 2 years. Taught in English.

Program overview

The programme is open for admission for students with a legal right of admission only The master's programme Global and Development Studies is a pluralistic, social science programme with elements from e.g. economics, political science, sociology, anthropology and law.Among other things, the programme deals with the fact that global society is increasingly interconnected economically, politically, culturally, environmentally, etc., and that the North-South concept of development today is insufficient to understand observed changes in the global and social order.As a graduate you have the tools to investigate and report to relevant actors on how international and global phenomena affect a given issue, such as international security, rights, climate change, social sustainability or green transition.Graduates typically work for regional, national and international authorities and organisations (including ministries and embassies), international development and aid organisations, civil society organisations and NGOs, private companies, think-tanks and consulting firms. They take jobs as country, policy, military and market analysts and development and project consultants. Your English title will be: Master of Science in Social Sciences in Global and Development Studies

CityRoskilde

Cost per year

Living costs€1,480 a month in Roskilde, rent included
€17,760

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

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Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

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2Check eligibility

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3Prepare documents

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4Send an application request

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Global and Development Studies?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years.

Which languages is Global and Development Studies taught in?

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What is the tuition fee?

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