Both are the good programmes it depends on your interest & capability.

Development Studies is all about studying existing mainstream disciplines regarding human development. The programme  offers the students to the wide range of areas like public policy, programme planning, project management etc. You can go for PHD programme after this for advance course or for teaching profession.

A Masters degree in Rural Development is a degree program that focuses on identifying methods required to turn rural regions into agriculturally productive areas, and to improve health and nutrition of the communities in these rural areas.

The job options you can opt as per your capability

Business development Executive

Lecturer & Teaching

Good Luck!