BA (Hons) Global Development (with placement)

This is a unique course that combines multiple disciplines and perspectives to explore the past, present and future of global challenges, putting the human experience at the centre of sustainable development challenges. The course combines the analytical, nuanced and empathic nature of the humanities disciplines with the urgent need for meaningful and innovative solutions to global crises. Students futures are at the heart of what we do, and this course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become leaders, innovators and agents of change in a range of professional fields.

With live projects, guest speakers, field trips, collaborations, simulations, volunteering and placements, you will put classroom learning to the test and develop the creative and analytical experience sought after by non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charities, governments, and businesses

The course is designed around broad themes: global development, politics and social justice, climate change and sustainability, communication, culture, and global movements. Each of these is studied from a global perspective taking inspiration, theories and ideas from a range of different disciplines, including social sciences, philosophy, geography, history and economics.

We accept a range of UK academic qualifications including A-levels, International Baccalaureate, BTEC, International Foundation programmes and pre-Masters courses from recognised schools, colleges and universities.
You will need the equivalent to:
112 UCAS tariff points from four A-levels or equivalent qualifications
GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

International Baccalaureate - Overall Pass in the IB Diploma, including at least 14 points from three Higher Level Subjects

IELTS - 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 81 with at least 18 Reading, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking, 19 Writing