Course Summary

**Why study International Development and Global Politics at UWTSD Lampeter?** • Critically examines a range of worldwide social, economic, political, health and environmental factors which are shaping the 21st Century. • Explores challenges posed by conflict and humanitarian emergency in the framework of international institutions. • A degree programme that draws together crucial subject areas to develop and expand your knowledge of global issues and how to solve them. • We take an immersive approach to learning offering a diverse range of teaching approaches, including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshop sessions.  • You will attend small-group classes with a focus on discussion and learning activities to encourage the self-development and critical reflection accepted as key to the development of personal and professional capacities. 

Course Details - Modules

Taking into account that student choices and requirements can differ radically, as well as ensuring a rounded knowledge of International Development and Global Politics generally, the scheme offers modules covering a wide range of topics and issues. Some of the areas of study include, for example, human rights, sustainable development, justice and equality, preparation for working in development, approaches to power, humanitarian intervention, activism, environmental ethics, population issues, growth and development. Options to study abroad may also be available. A range of modules in other disciplines is offered alongside your main subject modules. You could take modules in, for example, history, English, classics, creative writing, philosophy, or any of our other humanities subjects, whichever humanities degree-programme you choose.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The programme is assessed in a variety of ways and will include several of the following types of assessment: essays of 1000 to 4000 words in length, document analyses, book reviews, short reports and reflective journals, timed tests, take-home​ exams, field journals, posters, group and individual presentations, dissertations of 10,000 words, wikis, commentaries and film evaluations.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: IDG1

Institution code: T80

Campus Name: Lampeter Campus

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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


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 78%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9000.0 Year 1
International 13500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

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Carmarthen
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