A levels, AAB
Access to Higher Education Diploma, 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher
BTEC National Extended Diploma, DDD
Cambridge Pre-U, D3, D3, M2
European Baccalaureate, An overall average of 80%
International Baccalaureate, 35 points overall
International foundation programme, Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS (Academic and Indicator), 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component
Duolingo, 110 overall, with a minimum of 100 in each component
GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language), Grade C
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT, B2 Communicator High Pass with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component
TOEFL, 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all components
Explore theories and practices of sustainability and global justice with tools from across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.
We are all responsible for the drive towards a fairer world. This course will equip you with the skills to become a leader of change. You'll further your understanding of global inequalities and develop an awareness of how various organisations interact with each other as they contribute to, and resolve, problems such as global exploitation, environmental degradation and injustice.
Supported by the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre, you'll learn through a problem-based approach, applying your skills to tackle real-life issues from the very first day.
You’ll gain the leadership skills and creativity needed to succeed in a range of careers in the private and public sector, non-governmental organisations, advocacy organisations, the media, research and consultancy.
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Year 1
Your first year will introduce you to core methods and theories in Global Development, and allow you to pursue your individual interests with various option modules.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Foundational Issues in Global Development
Research Methods in Global Development
Option modules
You will take a selection of option modules, examples of which may include:
Introduction to International Politics
Introducing Social Policy
Exploring Social Policy and Social Justice
Environment, Development and Society
Global Geographies
Historical Perspectives on Economic Growth
Political Communities in World History
Societies and Economies in World History
Knowledge and Beliefs in World History
Ecological Principles for the Environment
Concepts in Environmental Science
Frontiers in Sustainability Research
Frontiers in Environmental Research
Language module for credit
Year 2
In Year 2 you'll continue to develop your essential knowledge with core modules, while honing more specialised skills with a variety of option modules.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Issues and Skills in Global Development
Politics of Development
Option modules
You will take option modules which may include:
War and Peace
Empire War and Law
The Rising Powers
Critical Global Security Studies
Global Political Economy
The Politics of Gender
Megacities and Urbanisation
Environmental Policy: from Global to Local
Geographies of Development
Economics of Sustainable Development
Histories and Contexts: Available to all Global Development students
Ending European Empires: Decolonization after 1945 in Comparative Perspective
Britain in the Long Twentieth Century
Explorations: Prerequisite - students must have an A-level in History (or equivalent) OR have taken a Stage 1 History module.
From the Global Shadows: Africa and the World since the 1950's Knowledge and Empire, c.1760-1965
“The Color Line”: Race and Empire in British, French and North American Worlds, c.1860-1945
An Inconvenient Truth: Climate and Capitalism in the Modern World
Black Radicalism in the Americas
Britain and the World Since 1945
LFA modules (not including Latin)
Year 3
In your final year, you'll consolidate your learning through the production of a dissertation - an extended piece of writing based on your own research - as well as further core and option modules.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Advanced Issues and Skills in Global Development
Global Development Dissertation
The dissertation is a chance for you to study a topic of your choice in depth. With the support of a supervisor, you'll identify a question and conduct independent research to find an answer. You will have the opportunity to learn and use quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques which are essential for modern social science research.
Option modules
You will take a selection of option modules which may include:
Regionalism in World Politics
Governing the Global Economy
Contemporary Politics of South Asia
Global Food
Ethnicity and Conflict
Poverty & Inequality
Sustainable Development & Social Inclusion
Gender, Environment, and Global Poverty
From Colonial to Post-Colonial States? The Twentieth Century Caribbean
Improvement, Modernization or Violence? 'Development' in Historical Perspective
Empires
Neoliberalism & its Discontents: The World since 1968
Education & International Development
Education and Citizenship
Policy Advisor
Advisor
Research Associate
Research Officer
Consultant
Journalist
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
