26 International Development BSc Degree Programs

Examine global social, economic, and environmental issues and work toward promoting social justice, paying attention to the Global South.

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!

Do you want to make the world fairer and more sustainable? With International Development Management at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applies Sciences, you will learn how to make a real difference. You will tackle major global challenges such as climate change, protecting natural areas, poverty and fair trade, all over the world.

International Relations and Global Affairs (IRGA) is a unique program addressing these topics. Combining history and political science, economics and law, sociology, and psychology, the program provides a coherent interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to develop their understanding of how people, groups, countries, and international organizations interact in different parts of the world.

This concentration enables students to understand and assess society within international, human, and social contexts. Students can focus on business, conflict transformation, or a specific geographical area: Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, or Southeast Asia. For students interested in global affairs, conflict resolution, civil service, and international organizations.

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.

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.

The BSc in International Studies offers students a comprehensive understanding of global issues, cultures, and policies. The program combines courses in political science, economics, history, and lang...

International Development Studies (IDS) is an interdisciplinary major that challenges students to explore the causes and consequences of processes that promote some individuals, communities, and nations, and exclude others. IDS students are prepared for citizenship in an increasingly interdependent global community and are encouraged to envision paths towards a transformed, just world.

The purpose of the program is to train rural development agricultural engineers who can carry out organizational, management, administrative, logistical, and production tasks related to production, service, and consultancy. With their acquired knowledge of agronomic, economic, management, business, analytical, advisory, agro-commerce, agro-marketing, environmental, and regional skills and deep understanding of the relationship between administrative tasks and the agricultural economy, they can carry out professional tasks that meet the market expectations.

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. 

The Major in Rural Community Development is an interdisciplinary degree with a focus on equipping students with the skills and abilities necessary to create positive social, economic, political, and cultural impacts in rural communities.

Recognizing the increasingly interconnected nature of the world, the program emphasizes the importance of a global perspective. It equips students with the knowledge, skills, and cross-cultural understanding needed to navigate complex global issues and contribute to solutions on an international scale.

Bachelor in International and Global Studies B.S. is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of global issues, cultures, and international systems. The curr...

The co-major in International Studies is designed to give students a solid foundation in understanding global issues, cultures, and political systems. It combines coursework that covers international ...