Explore how people live, understand and interact within different societies, and how international development affects social change. Study different aspects of cultural diversity whilst examining the impact of international development on economic growth and social and cultural transformation. 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 means you can explore your interests and strengths, graduating with a world-class degree in international development.

On this course you’ll explore all aspects of cultural diversity. At the same time, you’ll discover how aspects of international development such as economic growth, and social and cultural transformation, can affect people’s lives. 

You’ll have the opportunity to draw on other disciplines such as economics, geography and politics to better understand how policy and practice can be improved through greater anthropological engagement. 

Within UEA’s School of International Development you’ll develop practical skills in key anthropological methods while developing your interest in specific subject areas. In the world-renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts you’ll study material culture. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn a language (e.g. French and Spanish) and participate in a filmmaking for development workshop. 

ABOUT

On this course you’ll explore all aspects of cultural diversity. At the same time, you’ll discover how aspects of international development such as economic growth, and social and cultural transformation, can affect people’s lives. You’ll have the opportunity to draw on other disciplines such as economics, geography and politics to better understand how policy and practice can be improved through greater anthropological engagement. Within UEA’s School of International Development you’ll develop practical skills in key anthropological methods while developing your interest in specific subject areas. In the world-renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts you’ll study material culture.

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn a language (e.g. French and Spanish) and participate in a filmmaking for development workshop.

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

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 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 or PhD. 

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Career destinations related to your degree include: 

• United Nations World Food Programme 

• International NGOs, 

• Government (both UK and foreign) 

• British Red Cross 

• Oxfam