Master of Population Studies (MPS)

Master of Population Studies

M.P.S. or Master of Population Studies is a postgraduate Public Relations course. The programme focuses on the processes or causal mechanisms underlying population change and on the historical, cultural and institutional context in which these processes originate and evolve. It comprises study of life events, such as birth, marriage, divorce, changes in health, migration and death. The programme focuses on demographic phenomena in Western and non-Western countries. Course includes instruction in population growth, spatial distribution, mortality and fertility factors, migration, dynamic population modelling, population estimation and projection, mathematical and statistical analysis of population data, population policy studies, and applications to problems in economics and government planning.

Master of Population Studies Eligibility

• B.A. with at least 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA
• Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination for admission.

Master of Population Studies Syllabus

Syllabus of Population Studies as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Master of Population Studies College

• International Institute for Population Sciences - IIPS, Mumbai

Master of Population Studies Course Suitability

Course is suitable for those who want to equip themselves with key concepts and applied skills to understand and participate in the processes of and structures of demographic analysis, policy formulation and implementation. They should have been known of interview methods and techniques to analyse demographic data such as life table, population projections, survey analysis, in-depth interviews, focus group discussion and observation population policies.

How is Master of Population Studies Course Beneficial?

The course is also beneficial to examine processes and patterns of population change and their local and global impacts. It provides graduates with the basic tools and ideas for examining the range of population issues in an integrated framework. Course is also beneficial for further studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. as it gives good base for further research studies. The programme produces social scientists, fully trained in their discipline, with broad knowledge of population studies and specialized skills in statistical and demographic techniques.

Master of Population Studies Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• NGOs
• Hospitals
• Demographic Centres

Master of Population Studies Job Types

• Performance Tester
• Statistical Assistant
• Technical Assistant
• Project Occupational Therapist
• Caretaker cum Counsellor
• Teacher & Lecturer

Advance Course in Master of Population Studies

• M.Phil. (Population Studies)