You’ll learn from experts from across the University. In addition to social scientists in the Department of International Development within the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, these include academics from Geography, Economics, Politics, and the Henley Business School. Many of our lecturers are members of the Global Development Division and research associates of the internationally renowned Walker Institute for Climate System Research and the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. You can study this degree over four years with a placement year at an aid agency, charity, non-governmental organisation or relevant government department at home or abroad. You are also encouraged to consider a study abroad experience as part of your degree.

The University has a wide range of exchange partners in Europe and across the world in Australia, Canada and the USA.

The combination of natural and social sciences, transferable skills, quantitative   and  qualitative analysis, and regular experience of challenges in international development is of particular relevance to careers in:

• business, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility
• charities
• aid agencies
• government departments
• research institutions