BA International Development
Colchester, United Kingdom
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Full time
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Introduction
BA International Development
What will the world look like by 2025? How can we make the world economy more resilient? What role do NGOs play in the developing world? How can conflict be prevented? Explore the economic, social, and political processes of change in the developing world.
Based in the UK’s top politics department for research excellence (REF 2014), International Development at Essex doesn’t just look at what but it questions why. We train our students to be fearless and independent, to question everything and to draw on the broadest possible range of facts and ideas; encouraging you to develop your critical analysis skills and research abilities. You examine everything from poverty and inequality to authoritarian regimes and causes of conflict. This interdisciplinary approach allows you develop a wide understanding of the key issues facing the world today.
This course explores a wide range of topics including:
- The role of NGOs and Foreign aid in developing countries
- The dynamics of conflict
- The world economy from 16th century to present
- The effects of international financial institutions
- Politics in the Middle East
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Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to International Relations
- Co-Operation and Conflict
- Introduction to Politics
- Introduction to Economics
- Career Portfolio
- Doing Political Research
Year 2
- International Economic Development
- Development, N.G.Os and Foreign Aid
- International Relations: Theories and Approaches
- Career Portfolio
- Issues in Politics: Final Year Project preparation
Final Year
- Political Economy
- Political Economy of Development in the Global South
- Strategies of Economic Development
- Career Portfolio
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Career Opportunities
All Essex, politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.
International Development graduates are in demand from a host of employers, in international development, politics, the civil service fast stream, management, journalism, police, armed forces, commerce, business, finance, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), teaching and graduate research.
Our notable alumni include the former President of Costa Rica and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr Oscar Arias, and the Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon John Bercow MP, and our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including:
- The World Bank
- NATO
- United Nations Development Program
- Houses of Parliament Research Unit
Program delivery
BA International Development: 3 years
BA International Development (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BA International Development (Including Placement Year): 4 years