Development Practice

The one-year Development Practice programme encompasses an integrated theoretical and practical approach with multidisciplinary training in four ‘pillars’ – health, natural, social, and management sciences. Thirteen core academic modules provide rigorous training across the core pillars, complemented by Masters-level training in research design, methodology, and methods including training in leading edge quantitative, qualitative, and digital tools and techniques.

Admission Requirements Applicants must have achieved a first or upper second-class Honours degree (3.5 GPA equivalent) awarded by a reputable university or third-level institution, or a recognised awarding body (such as the NCEA). In exceptional cases applicants with a lower grade in their primary degree will be considered if they have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their practical work in the field of international development through their work for government or inter or non-governmental organizations. English Language Requirements All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet B and B, see the English Language Requirements page. https://www.tcd.ie/study/english-language-requirements/