**Overview** On this BA (Hons) International Development degree course, you’ll tackle some of the major global challenges of our time. You’ll build your skills, knowledge and experience as you study key dimensions of global development. Your studies will cover areas such as poverty and hunger, climate change, health and education, democracy and human rights. You'll expand your understanding of the role and purpose of co-operation in international development, and use this to gain insights into strategies to improve people's lives on a global scale. Your learning won’t be limited to the classroom – you'll have opportunities to work with development organisations in the UK or overseas. This course is ideal for a career working for organisations across the UK and the world in roles such as community development, advocacy, policy development and public affairs. **What you'll experience** On this International Development degree course, you’ll: - Examine global challenges including world poverty and hunger, environmental sustainability, universal education and health care, gender equality and women’s empowerment, democracy, human rights and conflict and security - Study multiple disciplines including economics, human geography, politics and international relations, and specialise in the fields that most interest you - Be taught by staff who are committed to their research in the field, keeping your studies up to date with the latest theories, knowledge and issues in international development - Get experience with an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) during your studies or as part of an optional work placement year - Learn from professionals working in the sector – recent events include a guest lecture from the Senior Strategic Advisor to Oxfam, a study day examining the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo and a visit from an NGO based in Peru - Develop skills in analysis, criticism and argument, communication and problem-solving - Have the chance to learn a new language To make sure your training is of the highest professional standard, we've developed this course with the England Standards Board for Community Development. **Optional pathways** You can also study international development with international relations – leading to a BA (Hons) International Relations with International Development award at the end of the course. **Careers and opportunities** When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the field. This course gives you the skills for careers in areas such as:- - International community development - Civil Service - Fundraising, campaigning and advocacy - Policy development - Public affairs - Project management - Social enterprise - Corporate social responsibility - Programme management, support and evaluation for international agencies and non-governmental organisations What jobs can you do with an International Development degree? Our graduates have gone on to roles such as: - Fundraising development coordinator - Human rights advocacy - Media and digital content lead - Social researcher - Community development practitioner - Sustainable sourcing specialist for multinational corporations - Teacher You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Global Development - International Development: Academic Enrichment Programme - Introduction To Development Studies: Policy & Practice - Key Themes In International Relations - Performing Like A Pro: Skills For Academic And Professional Success - The Making Of The Global South There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Economics And Politics Of Development - Global Environmental Issues And Concerns - International Development: Academic Enrichment Programme Optional modules in this year currently include: - Analysing Foreign and Security Policy - Development and Democracy in Latin America - Development Economics - East Asian States and Societies - Empire and Its Afterlives - Gender in the Developing World - International Community Development - Introduction To Teaching - Learning From Experience - Managing Across Cultures - Modern Foreign Language - Russian & Eurasian Politics - Study Abroad Placement year (optional) On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 3 Core modules in this year include: - Dissertation / Major Project (International Development) - International Development: Academic Enrichment Programme - Rethinking Aid and Development Optional modules in this year currently include: - Africa Revisited: Nation Building and 'State Fragility' in Post-Colonial Africa - China & East Asian Economies - Ethnicity Class & Culture in the Developing World - Global Capitalism: Past, Present and Future - Global Health - Independent Project - Learning from Experience - NGOs and Social Movements - Professional Development: Recruiters and Candidates We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

How you're assessed will depend on the modules you select. As well as online assessments and coursework you may be assessed using: examinations analysis of topical case studies written reports and essays presentations practical projects As a guide, students on this course are typically assessed as follows: Year 1 students: 58% by written exams and 42% by coursework Year 2 students: 17% by written exams, 8% by practical exams and 75% by coursework (taken while on study abroad) Year 3 students: 17% by written exams and 83% by coursework We'll give you feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

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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.

Course code: L902

Institution code: P80

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We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	16200.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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