It is a multidisciplinary branch of social science which addresses issues of concern to developing countries. It focuses on issues related to social and economic development.

Developmental studies are offered as a specialized Masters’ Degree in a number of Universities. It traces its origin to UK and is today widely taught and researched in many third world countries.

Students of development students often choose careers in International Organisations such as UN or the World Bank, NGOs, private sector firms and research centres.

Job Profile:
International Organisations such as the UNICEF needs Post-Graduates specialized in Development Studies to plan, implement and monitor projects and programs. Further, they may be required to convene strategic partnerships among Government, Non-Government and Community based organizations.

 Skills required:

• Ability to conceptualise, innovate, plan and execute ideas 
• Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills 
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Report writing 
• Managerial skills

Top Recruiters:

• UNICEF 
• UNDP 
• UN

Recent boom in outsourcing jobs particularly from USA have thrown open a lot of job opportunities for those who pursue English Language.

Job opportunities exist in Corporate Houses, Ministry of External Affairs, Embassies of Foreign Countries, BPOs and KPOs, Media Houses, Advertising agencies, Leading Television Channels, Publishing Houses, IT enabled services, etc.,

 An increasing number of Post-Graduates in English are being recruited by I.T service provider companies in the position of “Content Designers”. This job entails the incumbent to put forth technical inputs in a user-friendly manner and style to the client companies.

Top Recruiters: 

•  Google 
•  British Council 
•  NDTV 
•  Infosys 
•  The Hindu 
•  Times of India 
•  Indian Express