Graduate Diploma in Development Studies

Graduate Diploma in Development Studies is a Masters program taught at National University of Lesotho, Lesotho. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

This postgraduate diploma focuses on development studies within social sciences, humanities, and related fields. Students with prior academic qualifications or relevant work experience in development-related subjects can enroll. The program prepares students for roles involving planning, management, and advocacy in various development contexts.

The minimum requirements for admission in Graduate Diploma in Development Studies at National University of Lesotho for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by National University of Lesotho.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by National University of Lesotho as pre-requiste for admission in Graduate Diploma in Development Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

At least second class 2nd division (2:2) with Mean 60 in Social Sciences, Humanities, or related junior degree recognized by NUL. Alternatively, advanced certificate in Development Studies with at least 3 Credits in development subjects and 4 years continuous work experience in recognized institution or agency. Equivalent criteria approved by department and Faculty also accepted.

Please check detail of study units at https://nul.ls/course/postgraduate-diploma-in-development-studies

• Educator
• Development project or programmes’ manager or community developer
• Consultant or researcher or socio-economic planner or development-economic planner/advocator/environmental programmes manager
• Positions in Non-government or International Governmental Organizations and International Development Agencies including UN development organs
• Roles in various government ministries dealing with rural, agricultural, environmental and urban development
• Positions in the public and private sector