International Development Studies (research)
Career
After graduation you can pursue a career in the academic world, in research-oriented institutions, or in other professional sectors. The programme provides an excellent foundation for pursuing a PhD in relevant fields, but it also prepares you for jobs in applied or policy research in multinational organisations, research institutes, consultancy firms and governmental agencies.
Where do our graduates work?
PhD positions at numerous universities, for example:
- Wageningen University
- UvA
- UCLA
- Hong Kong University
- University of Johannesburg
Governmental organisations
- Policy advisor for the Dutch Parliament
- Policy Researcher at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Social researcher for the Office for National Statistics in the UK
Non-governmental organisations
- Programme Officer at the Food and Agriculture Office in Rome
- Position at Hivos and Oxfam Novib
- Independent text writer
- Editor of the online journal The Broker
- Junior Project Assistant Educaids, Edukans
UvA Student Careers Centre
The Student Careers Centre is there to help with your career development. You can contact them to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies.
Your diploma is not a farewell
After graduating, you don't have to say goodbye to the University of Amsterdam! We are happy to help you develop your career. You can join the young alumni programme, which will assist you in mapping out your career. And as an alumnus, you can also still use the Student Careers Centre.