BA in International Development With Politics With A Year Abroad

This innovative degree programme combines the study of politics with interdisciplinary approaches to international development. You ll study a range of topics including the politics of poverty, inequality, democracy and democratisation, the causes and consequences of conflict, relationships between state and society, and the practices of a range of actors including governments, international development agencies, NGOs, and social movements. In your dissertation you ll study a topic of your own choice in depth, under the supervision of a faculty member. You ll also have the chance to develop a range of skills that are valued by employers, including research skills, data analysis, preparing reports, giving presentations, and team work. You ll be taught by academic staff whose research is internationally renowned. We re actively involved in research across the globe, working with many national and international development agencies. Our research commitments keep our lecturers in touch with teaching and development issues at grassroots level and ensures you benefit from the very latest thinking. Our flexible approach to learning enables you to explore your interests and strengths, graduating with a world-class degree in international development.