ICTs for Development, MSc

University of Manchester, School of Environment, Education and Development, the United Kingdom

University of Manchester, School of Environment, Education and Development

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	12 months	find out	find out	find out
MSc	Part-time	24 months	find out	find out	find out

About ICTs for Development, MSc - at University of Manchester, School of Environment, Education and Development

In recent years there has been - and continues to be - a massive expansion in the number of information-and-communications-technology-for-development (ICT4D) projects (telecentres, ICT-enabled microenterprise, public service kiosks, e-government initiatives, e-health projects, etc) in developing and transitional economies.

Successful oversight of these projects requires ICT4D champions who possess a combination of technical competencies (e.g. information systems skills) and contextual competencies (e.g. development skills). Such a combination is, as yet, rarely found. This has resulted in a high project failure rate, and a recognition of training need.

This programme, therefore, aims to create the ICT4D champions who combine the necessary skills to see ICT4D projects through to sustainable delivery of development goals.

You will gain:

conceptual frameworks to understand the process of socio-economic development and the role of information and of ICTs in the development process; and
new knowledge and skills to help in the effective planning, development, implementation and management of ICT4D initiatives

A range of optional modules provides an opportunity to satisfy specialist ICT4D champion knowledge and skill requirements.

Informal enquiries, prior to applications, are welcomed. Please contact either: Prof. Richard Heeks (Programme Director) | Tel:+44(0)161 275 2870 | Email: richard.heeks@manchester.ac.uk or Dr. Sharon Morgan (Programme Director) | Tel:+44(0)161 275 2827 | Email: sharon.morgan@manchester.ac.uk

Notes about fees for this course

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2017, the tuition fees are as follows:

MSc (full-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £10,500
International students (per annum): £18,500
MSc (part-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £5,250
International students (per annum): £9,250

The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

Self-funded international applicants for this course will be required to pay a deposit of £1000 towards their tuition fees before a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is issued. This deposit will only be refunded if immigration permission is refused. We will notify you about how and when to make this payment.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a Bachelors degree with a minimum classification of Second Class Honours Upper Division (2:1) or its international equivalent. Admission of candidates who do not meet this criterion may be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or professional experience can be provided. Please contact the School's admissions office for further guidance.

Please submit the following documents with your application:

Copies of official degree certificates and transcripts of your previous study, showing the subjects taken and grades obtained. If these documents are in languages other than English please provide official translations.
Two written references, signed by the referee and on official headed paper.
A personal statement detailing why you wish to study the course, your experiences, what you can bring to the course and any other information that you see as relevant to your application
Your CV
Copies of English Language Certification, e.g. IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson test score report.

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