Bachelor of Science (Honours) - International Development (with a Placement Year) (L901)

The BSc International Development course is a unique degree and offers expertise from across the University; specialise in the key areas that match one's interests and work in careers with impact on a global scale. The study of international development has never been more relevant or important. Complex global problems affect our lives, many parts of the world are experiencing rapid change and uneven change. More people are moving out of poverty but inequalities are also growing.

Through this course, students will explore critical issues relating to the sustainability of the planet’s resources, food systems, and human population.

Optional modules from different disciplines with relevance to international development allow students to tailor the course to their interests and their preferred career path. There is even the option to take a field-based study programme in Uganda, providing first-hand exposure to the challenges of international development, such as national park conservation, refugee issues, micro-finance and agricultural cooperatives. This module is optional and there is an additional cost for this trip.

Students study this degree over four years with a placement year. They could spend this year at an aid agency, charity, non-governmental organization or relevant government department at home or abroad. The placement year provides first-hand experience in this field as well as transferable skills that give students a competitive advantage in their future career.