Bengaluru: Premji varsity calls for applications for MA Edu, development courses

Bengaluru: Azim Premji University has invited applications from fresh and experienced graduates keen to contribute to the social sector in critical areas of education, development and related sectors. The two-year full-time postgraduate programmes (M.A. Education, M.A. Development and M.A. Public Policy & Governance) and one-year programme (LL.M. in law and development) aim to develop professionals who can contribute to education and social sectors.

The University offers a curriculum of core courses that provides the foundation and more than 100 interdisciplinary / theme-based electives and flexibility to design your own course through the ‘independent study’ option. Integrated field practice at the University is unique with practicums every week, longer exposure visits, field research, internship opportunities and independent field projects.

The University provides financial assistance for deserving students through full and part scholarships. Working professionals with three-plus years’ experience will be provided with a 50% tuition fee waiver.

Students can apply online on the University website. Applicants will be shortlisted based on a written test and personal interview. The final date for applications for the postgraduate and LL.M. programmes is January 26 with the test scheduled in 30 centres across the country on February 10 and interviews in March 2019.