Kimmage Development Studies Centre

Kimmage Development Studies Centre is based at Kimmage Manor, in Dublin, Ireland. It has provided courses in Development Studies since 1974 as well as other training courses aimed at the International Development Sector, development practitioners and activists.ProgrammesAcademic ProgrammesAcademic programmes on offer reflect a combination of formal and non-formal educational methodologies and are run at undergraduate and post graduate levels, with options to study on a full-time or part-time basis. Modules from the MA in International Development are also available to students on-line through a Flexible and Distance Learning mode of delivery. From September 2016 this MA programme is accredited by Maynooth University. Prior to this date, its MA programme was internationally accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland. Kimmage DSC also provides a BA in International Development in collaboration with Maynooth University, as part of their undergraduate programme. This programme was established in September 2013.Capacity Development ServicesIn addition to its academic programmes, Kimmage DSC provides capacity development services devoted to the professional upgrading of Irish and overseas-based international development personnel. These capacity development services are provided as mentoring and organisational support and the provision of short-term practical training either through classroom-based training or open and distance education (KODE).AlliancesIn addition to its collaborations with Maynooth University, Kimmage DSC has developed activities and linkages with other like-minded organisations in the development sector in Ireland and internationally - most notably in Tanzania, South Africa and Vietnam.