You will start your degree with a foundation year to help you develop the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed, exploring global challenges, such as migration, climate change and population growth, and being supported to learn and study effectively. You will have the chance to get a taste of previously unknown areas of study and you’ll be actively encouraged to develop your own scholarly interests, so when you successfully finish your foundation year, you’ll be perfectly placed to progress to Year 1.

ABOUT

On this course you’ll develop a thorough understanding of contemporary issues in international development. At the same time you’ll have the chance to explore key related academic disciplines such as anthropology, politics, economics and geography.

You’ll also have the chance to develop a range of skills that are valued by employers, including research skills, the ability to analyse data, prepare reports, give presentations, and work as part of a team. In Year 3, your dissertation allows you to study a topic of your own choice in depth, under the supervision of a faculty member.

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 flexible approach to learning enables you to explore your interests and strengths, graduating with a world-class degree in international development.

Although registered on the BA International Development degree, successful completion of the foundation year allows entry to any of the interdisciplinary undergraduate degree pathways in the School of International Development (DEV), including: BA International Development, BA International Development with Anthropology, BA International Development with Economics, BA International Development with Politics, BA Media and International Development, BA Geography and International Development and BSc International Development and the Environment. Students would also have the option to transfer to the BA Geography in the School of Environmental Sciences.

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

All undergraduate students studying in DEV have the opportunity to complete an overseas placement or a study abroad year.

A two to six-month overseas placement in Year 3 will give you the chance to put what you’ve learned into practice and get hands-on professional experience. A study abroad year would take you to a partner university for Year 3, before returning to UEA for your final year.

Both the overseas placement and the study abroad year will give you valuable insights and practical experience in a different country, as well as the chance to develop personal skills that are sought after by employers.

Students on the foundation year wanting to study abroad can later transfer their degree to BA International Development with a Year Abroad.

AFTER THE COURSE

You’ll graduate with the specialist and practical skills you need for a successful career in the UK or overseas.

Many of our graduates work in development, including in roles in the United Nations World Food Programme, UK governments, foreign governments, non-government organisations, and charities such as Oxfam and British Red Cross.

Others use the academic and transferable skills gained for careers in business, the voluntary and public sector, activism and campaigning, community development, environment, and media.

Alternatively you could go on to further study with an MA, MSc or PhD.

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Career destinations related to your degree include:

• Government/planning

• Business

• Charitable sector

• International development agencies and the United Nations

• Teaching

• Postgraduate studies