Master of Science Degree in Demography and Population Studies Mdps

Master of Science Degree in Demography and Population Studies Mdps is a Masters program taught at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (18 Months) options.

The Master of Science Degree in Demography and Population Studies (MDPS) at Midlands State University studies how human populations change and focuses on demographic events such as birth, marriage, divorce, health, migration, and death. The programme covers demographic techniques, population and development, mortality and epidemiology, demography and globalization, and it applies theories and case material to broader social and demographic dynamics.

MDPS is delivered as an 18-month programme with level modules across semesters, including Demographic Techniques I and II, Demographic Theories, Migration, Mortality, Reproductive Health, and research modules in advanced qualitative and advanced quantitative research. Students also complete a dissertation. Elective options include Demography and Environmental Issues, Theories, Concepts and Principles of Migration and Demography, Demographic Change, Ageing and Globalization, and Population and Development.

Modules

• Demographic Techniques I
• Demographic Theories
• Migration
• Advanced Qualitative Research
• Demographic Techniques II
• Mortality
• Reproductive Health
• Advanced Quantitative Research
• Dissertation
• Demography and Environmental Issues
• Theories, Concepts and Principles of Migration and Demography
• Demographic Change, Ageing and Globalization

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science Degree in Demography and Population Studies Mdps at Midlands State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Midlands State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Midlands State University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science Degree in Demography and Population Studies Mdps.

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

Normal Entry: An honours degree with at least 2.2 undergraduate degree class in Social Sciences, or BSc Honours in Geography and a pass in Mathematics at O Level with a C or better. A strong background in Demographic Techniques will be an added advantage.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.msu.ac.zw/master-of-science-degree-in-demography-and-population-studies-mdps

• Civil society
• Government ministries
• NGOs
• Research organisations
• Local and international organisations
• Academia
• IOM
• UNDP
• CSO
• Population Services
• ZIMSTAT