Master of Science in Population and Development Studies

2 Years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Faculty of Economics and Development Studies

Master of Science in Population and Development Studies

Postgraduate 2 years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Faculty of Economics and Development Studies

Program Description

Comprehensive overview of the program

Program Description

The Master of Science in Population and Development Studies at the University of Sierra Leone is a graduate program designed to provide advanced knowledge and research skills in population dynamics, demographic analysis, and sustainable development. The program prepares graduates for careers in research, policy-making, planning, and development programs at local, national, and international levels.

Career Outcomes

Your pathway to professional success

Career Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

Population Analyst or Demographer

Development Planner or Policy Analyst

Researcher in Government, NGOs, or International Organizations

Program Officer in Health, Education, or Social Development

Lecturer or Academic Researcher in Population and Development Studies

Consultant in Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Programs

Social Researcher in Community Development Projects

Advisor in Population Policy and Sustainable Development

Graduates are prepared for careers in universities, research institutions, government ministries, NGOs, international organizations, consultancy firms, and for doctoral studies in population, development studies, or related disciplines.