Kimmage Development Studies Centre is a private higher education institution in Dublin, Ireland, which has been providing courses in the field of development studies and other training courses for the international development sector, development practitioners and activists from 1974 to 2018.

Overview

Courses: Certificate, diploma and degree courses in development studies are offered, as well as online professional training courses on topics such as results-based project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation, governance and accountability, child protection in the context of development, sustainable livelihoods, HIV and gender, gender-based violence.

Student Composition: Students come from more than 65 different countries, mainly from Africa and Ireland, but also increasingly from Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America.

History and Founding Date

In 1911, the Holy Spirit Fathers came to Kimmage and purchased the house and its 69 acres of land, opening it as a novitiate and place of study, while students also took degrees at University College Dublin.

In 1974, the Kimmage Development Studies Centre was established on the basis of the adult education department of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit in Ireland. It was formally established to provide education and training for prospective overseas missionaries.

In 1991, the Kimmage Institute of Missionary Theology and Culture was established, and in 2003 it moved to the Milton Institute of Theology and Philosophy.

In 2014, the center celebrated its 40th anniversary.

In July 2018, the academic and professional training programs of the Kimmage Development Studies Centre were transferred to the newly established Department of International Development at Maynooth University in Ireland.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a group of teachers with rich teaching and research experience in the field of development studies, who can provide students with professional guidance and in-depth insights.

Teaching achievements: The center has trained many students from different countries and regions, and has provided a large number of professional talents for the field of international development. Its graduates are engaged in related work in development organizations, non-governmental organizations, government departments, etc. around the world, and have made positive contributions to promoting global development.

Academic cooperation: It has cooperated with many domestic and foreign institutions, such as the community development certificate course in Arusha, Tanzania with the Danish aid charity Mellem Folke Ligt Samvirke in 1994; Ms-TCDC cooperates to provide a diploma course in development studies, which was upgraded to a level 7 bachelor's degree course in development studies in 2004.

Institutional nature

Kimmage Development Studies Centre is a private educational institution with a religious background. Its religious affiliation is the Holy Spirit Society.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' critical thinking and practical ability on development issues. Through interdisciplinary curriculum and teaching methods, students can fully and deeply understand development issues and have the ability to solve practical development challenges. It is committed to cultivating talents with social responsibility and professional qualities in the field of international development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Development studies is its core key discipline, covering multidisciplinary perspectives such as sociology, economics, political science, and anthropology, aiming to conduct in-depth research on development issues and solutions in social, economic, political and cultural aspects.

Key laboratories: No key laboratories in the traditional sense were found in the school, but the center is equipped with corresponding teaching facilities and learning resources to support teaching and research activities, such as professional classrooms, libraries, etc.

Departments

There are departments or faculties such as development education, development studies, and sociology .

Ranking

No specific comprehensive ranking of the center in Ireland or internationally has been found, but it has a certain reputation and influence in the field of development research.

Fees

No specific tuition information has been found, but because it is a private institution, the tuition fees may be relatively high. For specific fees, please consult its relevant departments or refer to the enrollment information at that time.

Campus

Location: Kimmage Manor, Whitehall Rd, Dublin 12, Dublin, Ireland, with geographical coordinates of 53°18′31″N 6°18′36″W.

Campus Facilities: The campus has a beautiful environment and has historic buildings. These buildings have undergone major developments in 1914, 1929 and 1938, including a chapel and facilities for philosophy and theology students.