Overview
We list International Development BA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in International Development is research led, teaching you to handle evidence and build an argument from it. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 28 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A competitive field where a first overseas or field posting is what turns the degree into a career. Monitoring, evaluation and financial management are the skills that make applications succeed.
Roles graduates go into
- Programme officer or manager
- Monitoring and evaluation specialist
- Grants and compliance officer
- Humanitarian logistics officer
- Policy and advocacy adviser
- Development consultant
Where they work
- International NGOs and charities
- UN agencies and multilateral banks
- Government development programmes
- Consultancies delivering aid contracts
- Foundations and funders
After the course
A field posting, and technical training in evaluation or humanitarian standards such as Sphere.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000