Development Studies Sub-disciples
- Population Studies
- Community Development
- Economic History
Population Studies
Population Studies is a broad social science discipline concerned with the study of human population in relation to the factors associated with changes in their size, composition and distribution. The programme consists of a broad range of modules aimed at equipping students with an understanding of population processes, demographic analysis and policy formulation. In addition, students are introduced to independent research on a wide range of population topics. The courses offered, amongst others, include introduction to population studies, demographic methods, population & development, reproductive & sexual health, HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa, population & health, fertility & nuptiality, migration & urbanisation and poverty & policy and research methods. Click here for more information
Community Development Studies
Community Development is a multi-disciplinary research and teaching programme which focuses on the broad areas of social development and socio-economic reconstruction. The Programme’s research initiatives address key social, economic and political concerns – social justice, inequality and poverty, uneven or inadequate economic growth, maldistribution of resources and institutional failures. Click here for more information.
Economic History
Economic History and Development Studies Graduates with economic history specialisations and/or qualifications enter various sectors of the economy including, but not limited to: banking and other financial services, local and national government, business and management consultancy; accountancy, tax advisory work, insurance and trading, economic analysis and research; manufacturing and utility.
Such graduates will assume job titles as: Researcher; Research Analyst, Media Research Assistant; Development officer, Country Director; Accountant/Analyst; Operations Analyst; Tax Assistant; Assistant Manager; Financial Analyst ; Revenue Analyst ; Policy Adviser; Research Analyst; Research Officer ; Senior Associate; Investment Representative; Economist; Market Risk Analyst; Equity Analyst; Rating Specialist Researcher; Lecturer/Professor in social policy; economic history, development studies; etc.
Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the discipline are offered from Howard College (HC) in Durban. Economic history is offered as a major in the Bachelor of Social Science. Click here for more information