International Development with Economics

Explore how we can build a sustainable global future that leaves no-one behind. Develop a broad-based social science approach with a grounding in economics.On this course you’ll study some of the most important challenges facing our changing world – poverty, inequality, climate change, conflict and migration.By focusing on policy and practice, you will explore these challenges at local, national and international levels. You’ll analyse them using a multi-disciplinary approach that includes sociology and anthropology, politics and social research.Year 1 will develop your knowledge of economic principles and applications. You'll analyse international development and build your skills in qualitative or quantitative research. You’ll also learn how to evaluate data and information to develop your own arguments for different audiences.In Year 2, you'll deepen your knowledge of development economics. You'll develop your understanding of the economic, social and political dimensions of diverse global and local challenges.In your final year, you'll do your dissertation. This will explore a global or local problem in international development through economic and multi-disciplinary analysis. You’ll also study a range of optional units from within the fields of international development and economics. This will allow you to explore topics that interest you and prepare you for your future career.Informed teaching to advance your learningYou’ll learn from academics with diverse backgrounds and expertise in different areas of economics and international development. Their passion, knowledge and research activities shape their teaching with the aim of enhancing your learning experience.Develop your professional skillsWe work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study. These include:critical and analytical thinking by using structured arguments using evidenceresearch skillstime managementteam working skillsOur careers service also offers support for CV writing and interviews.