Explore how we can build a sustainable global future that leaves no-one behind. Develop a broad-based social science approach with a grounding in economics.
On this degree you will study some of the most important challenges facing our global society – poverty, inequality, climate change, conflict and migration. Alongside economic methods and analysis, training in sociology and anthropology, politics and social research will enable you to apply a multi-disciplinary approach.
With a strong orientation towards policy and practice, you will explore problems and solutions at local through national and international levels, guided by staff sharing from their own experience of development work and research.
In your first year you'll develop your knowledge of economic principles and applications. You'll analyse international development from economic, social, and political perspectives, and build your skills in qualitative or quantitative research.
In your second year you'll deepen your knowledge of development economics. You'll develop your understanding of the economic, social and political dimensions of diverse global and local challenges. Your skills in qualitative and quantitative research will continue to develop.
In your final year you'll specialise further and pursue topics that interest you most. You'll undertake your own research on a subject of your choice and seek solutions to global and local problems through economic and multi-disciplinary analysis.
Study in an enriched learning environment
You’ll experience a multi-disciplinary approach which is policy and practice oriented and rooted in social science research methods.
Seminar classes will give the opportunity to discuss topics in depth in a small group. Practical examples in the classroom will bring to life how theoretical approaches connect to real world experience.
You will be able to benefit from the research taking place within our Centre for Development Studies. This will allow you to engage with research informing international policy and practice.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
53H3
Institution code:
B16
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Typical offer: AAB in three A levels.
Alternative A level offer:
ABB plus one of the following:
grade A in an EPQ,
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate,
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification,
grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics.
AB in two Advanced Highers.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 9 credits achieved at Distinction in an essay-based subject.
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF).
We prefer BTEC qualifications that include units that provide preparation for numerical study, for example, qualifications in Business.
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).
We prefer BTEC qualifications that include units that provide preparation for numerical study, for example, qualifications in Business.
Typical offer: D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects.
Alternative Cambridge Pre-U Offer:
D3, M1, M1 plus one of the following:
grade A in an EPQ,
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate,
grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives,
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification.
GCSE Mathematics grade 7 or A.
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category B)
You do not need the required grade in Mathematics if you study a higher level qualification in that subject (such as an A level, AS level or a Core Mathematics qualification). We may also be able to consider you with a lower GCSE grade in Mathematics if you study a numerical subject such as Economics, Psychology or a science at A level (or equivalent).
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study.
For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/
Provider information
Claverton Down
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Bath
BA2 7AY
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