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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
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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 for your future career.
Typical offer: AAB in three A levels.Alternative A level offer: ABB plus one of the following: grade A in an EPQ, grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate, grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification, grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics.
AB in two Advanced Highers.We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 9 credits achieved at Distinction in an essay-based subject.
Typical offer: D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects. Alternative Cambridge Pre-U Offer: D3, M1, M1 plus one of the following: grade A in an EPQ, grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate, grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives, grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification.
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF). We prefer BTEC qualifications that include units that provide preparation for numerical study, for example, qualifications in Business.
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).We prefer BTEC qualifications that include units that provide preparation for numerical study, for example, qualifications in Business. We are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services, Travel and Tourism and other less relevant disciplines.
