On this course you'll study specialised human and social geography modules such as Geographies of Development, People and Place and Urban Geographies. At the same time, you select modules dedicated to the development of regions of the world such as Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Latin America. You benefit from complementary options in related disciplines including anthropology, politics, economics, environmental studies and media. 

Fieldwork and field courses are a vital part of the degree. In addition to field-work elements in several taught modules we have a weekend residential trip in the first year. In the second year you participate in a compulsory field trip module, either in the UK or overseas. 

In your final year, you’ll gain hands on experience through your dissertation research and/or Development Work Placement module. 

ABOUT

Combine the study of human geography with international development. Learn how to tackle the biggest challenges facing the modern world – poverty and inequality, food security, climate change, conflict, global governance, sustainability and migration. 

You’ll study geography in depth, applying what you learn to issues in international development. The course builds your employability through academic rigour and developing technical skills. You’ll gain practical skills training, field experience, and IT skills including in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). 

Our School of International Development is internationally renowned for its research. We’re home to the Water Security Research Centre and have important research groups in areas including Global Environmental Justice, Lifecourse and Migration, and Gender. We work closely with the School of Environmental Sciences, which houses the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and a research group on Science, Society and Sustainability. 

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

You’ll spend your third year studying abroad before returning to UEA for your final year. You can choose from a broad range of partner universities across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. 

Your time abroad gives you valuable insights and practical experience in a different country, as well the chance to develop the personal skills employers seek. 

AFTER THE COURSE

You'll graduate with the specialist and practical skills needed for a successful career in the UK or overseas. Many of our graduates work in development, including roles in: 

• United Nations 

• British Red Cross 

• Government (UK and foreign) 

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

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Career destinations related to your degree include: 

• Government/planning 

• Business 

• Charitable sector 

• Environmental management 

• Teaching 

• Postgraduate studies