International Development - BA (Hons)
King's College London, University of London
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The International Development BA offers you a distinctive approach to the study of development by concentrating on the middle-income countries responsible for driving changes in the global economy. You will examine how the emerging economies are promoting economic, social and political development as well as growth in new and often innovative ways.Key benefits The interdisciplinary course offers a distinctive approach to the study of development by focusing on the emerging economies and ...Read more

The International Development BA offers you a distinctive approach to the study of development by concentrating on the middle-income countries responsible for driving changes in the global economy. You will examine how the 'emerging economies' are promoting economic, social and political development as well as growth in new and often innovative ways.Key benefits The interdisciplinary course offers a distinctive approach to the study of development by focusing on the 'emerging economies' and international development. Located in the heart of London with excellent academic, social and cultural opportunities and wide-ranging access to library and archival resources nearby.You can choose to study abroad for a full year and extend your education at King's over four years.Duration: Three years full-time, or four years with a year abroad

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D36M9P0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3D3D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1H1H2H2H2H2 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£25,284 per year

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Living expenses - 1800 per month

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King's College London, University of London
Strand London City Of Westminster WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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