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University of Manchester
BSc Global Development
- Manchester, United Kingdom
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Examine global social, economic, and environmental issues and work toward promoting social justice, paying attention to the Global South.
Leiden University
BSc Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
- Leiden, Netherlands
- The Hague, Netherlands
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Do you want to understand the complexities of today’s gender issues, social media use, food habits, social justice movements, labour relations or religious expressions? Join our international bachelor's programme in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology and get insight into people's social and cultural differences!
Lund University
BSc in Development Studies
- Lund, Sweden
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor’s programme in Development Studies is interdisciplinary and focuses on economic, social and political processes and their links to development cooperation. The aim is to provide the knowledge needed in order to critically examine and understand the preconditions for, and process of, development. The programme draws on four different scientific traditions: sociology, political science, human geography and economic history. Students gain background knowledge needed to prepare for graduate and doctoral studies, as well as working in development-related fields at government agencies, private firms or NGOs.
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Abertay University
BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching
- Dundee, United Kingdom
BSc
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Study BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching at Scotland’s Top Modern University for teaching and overall student satisfaction (NSS 2023). Sports development and coaching needs more well-qualified graduates who truly understand the challenges and fast-moving nature of this field.
Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Human Development (BS, Minor)
- Binghamton, USA
BSc
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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Human Development (HDEV) is one of two undergraduate majors in the College of Community and Public Affairs. HDEV allows students to explore individual, social, and structural aspects of human development as a basis for understanding principles that benefit themselves and others by achieving a solid foundation in the theories and research defining the field of human development and engaging in a critical exploration of social, cultural, economic, historical, and political frameworks and how individuals, families, and communities are situated within them developing the understanding and skills needed to enhance and promote diversity, equity, and social justice fostering a complex understanding of human conditions.
NYACK College
Bachelor of Science in Global Community Development
- New York, USA
BSc
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Each semester, Global Community Development Students are enrolled in interactive courses with rich content and experiences. Every course has the added value of embedded fieldwork experiences, providing the students with a real world application of course content.
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In a Bachelor's degree program in Development, you’ll dive into the complexities of economic, social, and environmental progress in communities around the world. This field equips you with essential skills to tackle global challenges and creates opportunities for impactful change.
Through courses in sustainable development, project management, and socio-economic analysis, you’ll study strategies that promote equitable growth. Students build confidence as they engage with diverse perspectives and explore practical applications of their learning. Additionally, this program emphasizes quantitative and qualitative research methods vital for assessing developmental outcomes.
As a graduate, you'll refine competencies like policy evaluation, community engagement, and resource mobilization, which are crucial for effective project delivery. Potential career paths include roles in non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and international development firms. Graduates often find themselves working on initiatives aimed at poverty alleviation, infrastructure improvements, and social empowerment, making a difference in the lives of communities worldwide.