IDS Short Course - Social Protection: policies, programmes and evidence

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS), based at the University of Sussex (UK), offers a short course to expand participants' knowledge and conceptual understanding of social protection approaches. It provides vital insight into recent evidence and thinking on social protection and equips participants with the necessary skills to engage in critical debate on social protection. 

The Social Protection: policies, programmes and evidence course aims to enable participants to expand their knowledge base of approaches to social protection, develop an understanding of the challenges in designing and implementing social protection programmes, and critically assess current evidence of what works in social protection.

Entry requirements

The course will be taught in English. To derive the maximum benefit from the course, participants should be proficient in English and able to take an active part in discussions. English needs to be of an intermediate standard or higher; participants must have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or above, or a Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) score of B2 or above. As the course wishes to engage participants in critical debates on social protection, prior knowledge of social protection is desired.

Course fees

£1,495. This fee includes the tuition fees, course materials, lunches, refreshments and one group dinner. It does not cover accommodation, insurance or travel costs.

How to apply

Before applying please read the Terms and Conditions (PDF).

The application procedure is a three-stage process:

Stage 1: Apply by completing the online application form (at the top of this page). Deadline for applications is 2 March 2018.

Stage 2: You will be notified by 16 March as to whether your application has been approved or not. Successful applicants will receive the Stage 2 application form and an invoice for the course fee. Places on the course are not guaranteed until fees have been received.

Stage 3: Once fees have been received, you will be sent confirmation of your place on the course and a letter to support your visa application (if required).

Participants are responsible for organising your own travel and visas (where needed). Information about local accommodation will be provided by the course coordinator once course fees have been processed. 

*Queries should be directed to CSPcourse@ids.ac.uk