Development Economics degrees in Southern England

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University of Westminster, London

2 development-economics courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 69th
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WUSCA ranking: 82th
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The University of Westminster is a great place to study because of its location in the heart of London, at Baker Street. The professors are excellent and have relevant knowledge and experience in the sports industry. We also hear from experienced guest speakers working in the industry, which gives us valuable insight into real-world careers. In addition, we go on trips to visit sporting stadiums and venues, which is very helpful for gaining practical experience and a deeper understanding of the industry. The university experience could be enhanced by organising more on-campus activities and events for students.

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Level 4
  • Dilemmas of International Development
  • Global Governance and Development
  • Introduction to International Relations
  • Political Ideas in Action
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  • Dilemmas of International Development
  • Global Governance and Development
  • Introduction to International Relations
  • Political Ideas in Action
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Birkbeck, University of London

2 development-economics courses LONDON
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All staff in university is eager to help you with any kind of questions or problems. At lectures teachers are really engaging and supportive. You never notice how quick time flies during lectures. Especially, before any assignments you are given every detail about it, so you are well prepared and not scared at all. Birkbeck suggests a lot of opportunities for busy social life, where you can meet lots of enthusiastic people, and opportunities for future career such as additional workshops, professional guests, etc. I love being a part of this community!

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Economics and Business
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Year 1
  • IT and Professional Skills
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Introductory Quantitative Techniques
  • Management Studies I
  • Management Studies II
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Economics and Business with Foundation Year
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Year 1
  • IT and Professional Skills
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Introductory Quantitative Techniques
  • Management Studies I
  • Management Studies II
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University of Sussex

7 development-economics courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 39th
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WUSCA ranking: 39th
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The best part of my university experience has been the learning environment and independence. I’ve had access to good facilities, knowledgeable tutors, and projects that push me to think critically and work in a more professional way, especially through practical and design-based assignments. University has also helped me develop discipline, self-management, and confidence in my own ideas. Being surrounded by people from different backgrounds has broadened how I think, both academically and personally.

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SOAS University of London

3 development-economics courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 49th
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WUSCA ranking: 92th
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The people here are so diverse as they are from different nations which make this university as a good opportunity for students to meet new people from different nations. However, the campus is small which could have been bigger to give the opportunity to students to have a good campus life.

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Development Economics
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Year 1
  • Applied Economic Issues in the Global Economy
  • Economic Principles (Macro)
  • Economic Principles (Micro)
  • Elementary Statistics
  • Essay Writing Workshop - Undergraduate Economics
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Global Development and Economics - BA (Hons)
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  • Economic Principles (Macro)
  • Economic Principles (Micro)
  • Elementary Statistics
  • Essay Writing Workshop - Undergraduate Economics
  • Introduction to Global Development
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University of Portsmouth

6 development-economics courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 50th
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WUSCA ranking: 84th
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i love the facilities at this uni, the library and the teaching is great. there are many places for all types of students ,quiet or not, to go and the nightlife in the city is prety decent. it is quite affordable compared to other universitys close by. the societies are fantastic aswell. the university could improve on certain teaching aspects in the first year to ease us into how very independant it all is

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International Development - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Global Development
  • Introduction to Development Studies: Policy andPractice
  • Key Themes in International Relations
  • Professional Practice:Skills for Academic and Professional Success (ID)
  • The Making of the Global South
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Petroc

1 development-economics courses
star rating 4.5
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SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
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University of Exeter

1 development-economics courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 11th
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WUSCA ranking: 41th
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There should be more support for international students, the lack of staff specialized on matter regarding visas and financial support for international students makes the whole university experience feel more overwhelming and stressful.

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King's College London, University of London

2 development-economics courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 13th
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The location in central London not far from where the UKs decisions are made is amazing. The library has most of the resources I need and if you can’t find something the library staff will happily try and make it available. The thing where the uni lets us down the most is admin.

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Year 1
  • Economic Analysis of Emerging Economies
  • History of the Global Economy
  • Introduction to Development Studies
  • Social & Political Analysis of Emerging Economies
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  • Economic Analysis of Emerging Economies
  • History of the Global Economy
  • Introduction to Development Studies
  • Social & Political Analysis of Emerging Economies
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University of Reading

2 development-economics courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 44th
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Generally, the facilities on offer are well designed and accessible. The distance of the university from London makes it fairly attractive, and the campus is among the more unique offerings across the UK. I found some sports societies to be a little on the expensive side, and having had to commute for part of my time as a student, the student life aspect hasn't always been the best or most exciting.

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Year 1
  • An Introduction to Business and Management
  • Economics
  • Foundation Mathematics
  • Information Systems and Statistics
  • International English A
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  • Foundation Mathematics
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University of Bath

2 development-economics courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 9th
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WUSCA ranking: 46th
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It might not be university specific, but the difficulties in commuting has a big impact. The university has been negotiating with the first bus, however, the busses are always full because of sudden cancellations. Since university is at the top of the hill, I would hope this to be improved significantly so I wouldn’t have to walk up or take an uber up which makes me too tiring to concentrate on lectures.

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Year 1
  • Becoming a social scientist 1
  • Becoming a social scientist 2
  • Economics
  • International development: global perspectives
  • International development: political perspectives
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  • Becoming a social scientist 1
  • Becoming a social scientist 2
  • Economics
  • International development: global perspectives
  • International development: political perspectives
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