International Development BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
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This degree gives you insight into the challenges of global development. It critically explores how the competing challenges of inequality, poverty reduction, economic growth and social development are negotiated and contested, alongside ways in which people and institutions respond to these challenges.Core modules in the programme introduce you to key issues such as the impact of colonialism, how different agencies contribute to development and how development operates in practice. You’ll also ...Read more

This degree gives you insight into the challenges of global development. It critically explores how the competing challenges of inequality, poverty reduction, economic growth and social development are negotiated and contested, alongside ways in which people and institutions respond to these challenges.Core modules in the programme introduce you to key issues such as the impact of colonialism, how different agencies contribute to development and how development operates in practice. You’ll also be able to choose from optional modules in your final year, allowing you to specialise in the regions, countries and themes that excite you most.

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WUSCA ranking:
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45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
Development Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
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90%
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Development Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Development Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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26 Feb 24

Could have more events in the student union, more societies that are beginner..Read more

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Marcus
01 Mar 23

The University of Leeds is a fantastic place to study for several reasons. Firstly, it has a rich history of academic excellence dating back to its founding in 1904, and it..Read more

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

Specific subject requirements

BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers; or B in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers, or AABBBB in Highers.

Complete 60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher.

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6,5,5 higher

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We will consider T-levels in appropriate subjects as they become available. In all cases applicants should have GCSE English at 4 or above.

Popular A-level subjects

Development Studies

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19%
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16%
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International Development BA (Hons)
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University of Leeds
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