1. Bachelor of Science in Development Studies (180 ECTS, 3 years)

2. Welcome to the Programme!
TODAY:
A brief introduction to the programme (Tobias Axelsson)
Important information, Registration, and Support (Elin Brudin)

3. Contact Details: Programme Coordinator
Tobias Axelsson
Office hours: Wednesdays 12:30 to 14:00 (please first)
Department of Economic History
Scheelevägen 15B
Office: 3019
Map of the university:

4. Preparation for International Development Issues
Project leadership
Evaluations
Policy analysis
Consultancy work
Aid and development cooperation
Aimed at working within NGOs (Red Cross), Government bodies (Sida, USAID), and international organisations (UN, World Bank)
Possibilities for Further Education (Master, Ph.D.)

5. Year One: Introduction to current economic, social, and political issues in development in a historical perspective
Historic overview: Why have some countries developed and not others?
Introduction to development theory
Post-war development strategies (Theory in practice)
The current state of affairs (social, political, and structural transformations in the developing world)
Introduction to aid strategies (positive and negative aspects of aid)
Development theory (In-depth course with focus on economic theory)
Method (qualitative and quantitative)
Research Proposal (starting thinking on a topic for the thesis)

6. Year Two: Specialising and broadening
Studies within the four disciplines (economic history, human geography, political science, sociology)
Current courses at the departments (English and Swedish)
Not only development focus
At least 30 ECTS within one of them

7. Year Three: Development in practice
(Compulsory for a Bachelor’s degree in development studies)
Development work in practice (teachers from Sida, WB, etc.)
In-depth method course
Thesis within one of the four disciplines (internship, field work or literature studies)

8. Programme Structure Introduction (60ECTS) Broadening and specialising
Bachelor’s degree
Term 1
Development in a historical perspective: economic, social and political transformation (15 ECTS)
Development in practice (15 ECTS)
Term 2
Development theory (15 ECTS)
Theory of Science and Research Methods (15 ECTS)
Free choice of courses within economic history, human geography, political science, and sociology
(At least 30 ECTS within one)
Elective courses (including abroad)
Term 5
Development cooperation in practice (15 ECTS)
Method in relation to development in practice(15 ECTS)
Term 6
Reading course/Method in the field /internship (15 ECTS)
Thesis (15 ECTS)

9. You Departments (Ekh, Keg, Soc, Svet) Student/Class Reps
Course Conveners
Departments (Ekh, Keg, Soc, Svet)
Teachers
Mentors
Programme Coordinator
(Tobias)
Student Advisor
(Elin)
Steering Committee

10. Fall Semester Spring Semester A Time Plan to Remember
Apply for Courses in the Spring (Sept-Oct)
Erasmus for the Spring
Apply for Courses
MFS Deadline
Spring Semester
Apply for Courses in the Fall (up to mid-April)
Information meeting about majors
Exchange
Info about year 3
GRADUATION

11. BIDS: Registration and Support during your studies

12. Your Academic Advisor Elin Brudin bids@keg.lu.se 046-222 84 17
Room 318, 3rd floor, Geocentrum I, Sölvegatan 10
Appointment: book time by

13. Student/Administrative Office
Room 117/119: Marie Wiman and Diana Vaduva
Opening Hours:
Monday, Thursday – 10:00-12:00
Tuesday, Wednesday – 13:00-15:00
Certificates
Picking up exams/assignments from UTVC-courses or courses in Human Geography
Exams and assignments are handed out only on Wednesdays and Thursdays during opening hours – don’t forget to bring your ID-card or passport!

14. Registration
Online registration through (log in with your student account)
Deadlines individual for each course and are announced in the welcome
On the Student portal choose from the menu: Registration – Course/Programme registration
Remember to choose the correct semester and follow the registration until the confirmation is shown on the screen
Registration on the first programme course = enrollment on the programme
UTVC11 registration is open only today, August 29th! Problem with registration? Make sure to

15. Important to remember
You have to apply for courses each semester through You will however always receive information about this before it is time to apply
Full time: 7.5 credits = 7.5 ECTS credits = 5 weeks.
30 credits per semester
Different courses might have different administrators and administrative routines – always read the welcome to each course!
Important links and information will be published on the course platform, on your programme page

16. Pedagogical Support
You must have a certificate stating that your disability is permanent
Visit for more information
Remember that assessment of your application might take time – Apply as soon as possible!
Questions? Contact: Christel Berg
telephone:

17. Academic Support Centre (ASC)
Academic writing process
Speaking and presentations skills
Reading and study skills
Making an appointment and additional information:

18. AWELU: Academic Writing in English at Lund University
Online resource
Platform for self-help
Genres and text types
The writing process
Grammar and words
Sources and referencing
Academic integrity
Templates, material, glossary

19. STUDENT HEALTH CENTRE Exam anxiety Effective stress managment
Advice on ergonomics
Sleep deprivation
Make an appointment and find out more:

20. Library Service Your library is: Social Sciences Faculty Library
Course and reference literature
Electronic literature
Subject guides
Chat with a librarian
Book a librarian
Copying and printing
Computer rooms
Group rooms
Search techniques and Information Literacy

21. BIDS: Live@Lund, your study platform

22. Live@Lund https://liveatlund.lu.se Platform for: Your programme
Your batch
Your courses
Log in with your student account
Check the announcements regularly
Fill in your profile – including cell phone number

23. Mentorship programme