The chance to examine population and development interactions and implications in considerable depth. Teaching by specialists who are at the forefront of their disciplines. The opportunity to develop theoretical, analytical and methodological skills. The course involves completing six half-unit courses. Topics covered include the analysis of mortality, fertility, nuptiality, and migration, and population projection.
Assessment is by course work.
Particular attention is given to the delivery of health, family planning and reproductive health services. You also complete a dissertation of not more than 10,000 words on an appropriate demographic topic.