Levels of development differ between and within countries. On this degree you’ll study the causes of that inequality and explore possible solutions. You’ll also discover how the development process is shaped by key development actors, including governments, international development agencies, NGOs, and social movements. 

In your final year, you can spend two to six months gaining work experience abroad. For many students, this experience is the highlight of their time at university, and can help you to develop your career. 

You'll also broaden your insight by spending a year at one of our partner universities abroad, before returning to UEA to complete your studies. 

ABOUT

This innovative degree programme combines the study of politics with interdisciplinary approaches to international development. 

You’ll study a range of topics including the politics of poverty, inequality, conflict and democracy and how governments, international development agencies, NGOs, and social movements influence political, economic and social change. You also get to choose from a range of options within the School of International Development, and in other departments.  

In your dissertation you’ll study a topic of your own choice in depth, under the supervision of a faculty member. 

You’ll also have the chance to develop a range of skills including research skills, data analysis, designing policy interventions and civil society campaigns, delivering presentations, and team work. 

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 research keeps our lecturers in touch with development issues at grassroots level, ensuring you benefit from the very latest thinking. 

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

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 will give 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 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 the media. 

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

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Career destinations related to your degree include: 

• International organisations 

• Governments 

• Non-governmental organisations 

• Activism and campaigning 

• Masters and PhD programmes 

• Private Sector