Courses in Development Studies (Project Planning and
Management): 11-weeks, 250 hours teaching hours, Classes start
on 2 October 2000
Focus: Gender and Development, Health and Population, Poverty
and Participation
Dear Madam/Sir,
I would like to introduce myself. I am Sanjoy K. Nayak, the Director
of Development Studies at the School of Social Sciences, Selly
Oak Campus, University of Birmingham, the UK.
(I) Development Studies Courses (11-week very intensive) at Selly
Oak have been in existence for last 26 years. They are now quite
established and known for their uniqueness. The courses are
unique in terms of theirs learning and teaching strategies and
courses covered (Development Management [esp. NGOs and
public sector], Project Planning and Management, Health and
Social Development, Participatory Community Development, and
Role of Civil Society).
So far, the Selly Oak has trained more than 900 development
professionals drawn from over 100 countries and regions. Due to
historical reasons (subsidised by the Selly Oak Colleges), the
courses are very inexpensive. It costs only £3,500 for a very
intensive 11-week course. The courses guarantee at least 250
hours of teaching contacts. This is almost half of the cost that
other universities in the UK charge for similar courses.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Sanjoy K. Nayak
Director of Development Studies
School of Social Sciences
University of Birmingham
Selly Oak Campus, Bristol Road
Birmingham B29 6LQ, UK.
E-m: [log in to unmask]
Tel.: +44 (0)121 415 2295
Fax: +44 (0)121 415 2296
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
University of Birmingham
School of Social Sciences
Selly Oak Development Studies
Course participants:
The Development Studies Course in Selly Oak was established in
1974. The courses are specially designed to meet the needs of
people working in many kinds of non-government and international
aid organisations as well as government departments. The
programme encourages applications from women, minorities and
people with disabilities. Postgraduate Certificate options might be
available subject to the approval of the University of Birmingham.
Course contents:
The Selly Oak Development Studies Course structure is unique
because each course is developed ‘flexibly’, according to particular
needs and concerns of participants. The course units are:--
Unit 1: Development Theory and Policy; Development Ethics
Unit 2: Planning and Management of Organisations
Unit 3: Development Projects: Planning and Management
Unit 4: Gender and Development; Environment and Development
Unit 5: Communication for Development; Working in Community
Unit 6: Development Cooperation and Partnership; Globalisation
and International Relations
Unit 7: Role of Civil Society and NGOs in Development; Poverty
and Development
Unit 8: Specialist Options- Social Development and Policy; Poverty
and Participation; Health and Population
Learning and teaching methods:
The course approach is based on parallels between adult learning
and the processes of development itself. Analysis of experience
from within the class is therefore a rich source of learning, and
importance is given to participatory learning methods throughout
the course. The study methods are highly interactive and intensive
(250 hours of teaching in eleven weeks). These methods include
discussion in large and small groups, concept presentations and
formal lectures, recommended reading, case studies, programmed
and structured exercises, role play, simulations, group-work, video
films, external visits, and individual and group assignments.
Methods are constantly interchanged to provide stimulus, to
reinforce learning and to meet individual needs.
Dates for future courses:
30 September to 16 December 2000
28 April to 14 July 2001
29 September to 15 December 2001
Current Fees:
The eleven-week course costs £3500 which includes tuition fees,
field visits and learning materials. Inexpensive accommodation and
meals can be arranged in one of the Selly Oak Colleges for £1463.
There will be increases in the tuition fee and accommodation from
April 2001. In addition, we recommend that participants should
budget for at least £55 per week to cover personal expenditure.
Scholarships:
Many development aid agencies in Europe and North America have
given financial support to course participants in the past. Requests
for scholarship support should be submitted directly to the donor
agencies. We are also able to provide suggestions for full
sponsorship and part-funding elsewhere.
Further details from:
Sanjoy K. Nayak
Director of Development Studies
The University of Birmingham
Selly Oak Campus, Bristol Road
Birmingham B29 6LQ, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)121 415 2295
Telefax: +44 (0)121 415 2296
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Website: http://www.bham.ac.uk/spsw
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