On this course you’ll examine international development while establishing strong foundations in micro and macro economics. You’ll acquire the ability to think like an economist about important world issues, using data and becoming familiar with models of how the world works. You’ll study microeconomics and macroeconomics. You’ll also explore definitions of economic development, and investigate the relationship between poverty, economic development and trade theories, exclusion and deprivation.

You’ll address economic and broader socio-political processes. You'll explore the relationship between economy and the environment in different world regions, examining globalisation and its effects.

ABOUT

On this course you’ll examine international development while establishing strong foundations in micro and macro economics. You’ll acquire the ability to think like an economist about important world issues, using data and becoming familiar with models of how the world works. You’ll study microeconomics and macroeconomics. You’ll also explore definitions of economic development, and investigate the relationship between poverty, economic development and trade theories, exclusion and deprivation.

You’ll address economic and broader socio-political processes. You'll explore the relationship between economy and the environment in different world regions, examining globalisation and its effects.

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

In your third year, you will spend 9-12 months in a full-time development placement, before returning to your studies in the final year. This placement will allow you to gain invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice. You are expected to source your placement yourself, but support is available from the School staff and the Careers Service.

Please note we cannot guarantee any student a work placement as this decision rests with potential employers. If you have not successfully secured a work placement by the end of your second year you will be transferred onto one of the three-year programmes.

AFTER THE COURSE

In the United Kingdom, you could use your degree to work as a civil servant, in the NGO sector or in less-development focused economics jobs. In other countries, you could find work with multilateral organisations, NGOs or in the private sector. Alternatively you could continue your studies to masters or doctoral level, in economics, impact evaluation, or international development.

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Career destinations related to your degree include:

• Multilateral organisations

• British Government, including in the Department for International Development, the Department for Health and the Department for Communities

• Local Government

• NGOs

• Universities

• Consultancy firms