Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year BA
University of East Anglia
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year BA and other courses in Development Studies at University of East Anglia for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Development Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Development Studies courses of University of East Anglia
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Development Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23500 | £24500 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £29500 | £19500 - £30000 | £23500 - £38500 |
All Politics & International Relations courses of University of East Anglia
Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25603 | £24964 | £30229 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21973 - £30216 | £19500 - £31419 | £23268 - £39804 |
All Politics & International Relations Courses in the UK
Course Description
Overview
Have you ever wondered why our world is so unequal? Why some people, some groups, some countries are worse off than others? Have you ever thought about where power really lies in our societies? And what role governments, international organisations, transnational corporations, NGOs, civil society or ordinary people can play in influencing social change? How do people resist structures of oppression? Why do social movements arise? Is democracy in crisis? How do we prevent war? How do we address human rights abuses? Essentially, how do we build a more peaceful, just, and equal world?
Learn to tackle these big questions – and many more – in our BA International Development with Politics with a Placement Year.
Please note we are changing our name to the School of Global Development from 1 August 2023, as we mark our 50th Anniversary.
About This Course
This innovative course combines a strong interdisciplinary foundation with a specialist political lens in the study of international development. You’ll take core modules that seek to understand critical contemporary issues from a political perspective – including poverty, inequality, democracy, conflict, and peace – focusing specifically on how development processes are shaped by key political organisations and the power relationships between them. You’ll also obtain practical skills in research and data analysis that will develop you into a well-rounded social researcher with a range of skills that are attractive to employers.
In addition to this political focus, you’ll gain a broad grounding in the key issues, organisations and practices of development, fusing insights from politics with those from across the social sciences, including economics, environmental sciences, geography, media, and anthropology. You can develop your understanding of particular regions in the world, through area modules relating to sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, or Latin America, and you can pursue your emerging interests in other aspects and perspectives of development.
In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a Placement Year.
The result is an extremely flexible degree programme that you can tailor to suit your particular interests, and that allows you to combine an interdisciplinary foundation with your niche specialism.
By studying with us, you’ll join our close-knit academic community, made up of experts from across multiple disciplines, all housed within the School of International Development. As such, you will not only learn from our world-renowned political experts within the School, but you can benefit from a truly vibrant, interdisciplinary environment.
We are amongst the best in the world for researching, teaching, and practicing development. Come and study with us and help us to create a fairer world.
Disclaimer
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year BA at University of East Anglia
| 25% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Development Studies
All Development Studies courses of University of East Anglia
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year BA
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £20600 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
L29P
University Rankings
of University of East Anglia
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 31 different rankings
Positions of University of East Anglia in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of East Anglia in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #26
- #31
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #31
- #41
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #22
- #170
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #29
- #201
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 31 university rankings of University of East Anglia
About University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a government funded research university located in Norwich, England. The university operates from a single campus site which includes the Norwich Research Park and the Bob Champion Research and Education Building, as well a 24-hour library, a concert and gig venue, and the on-campus accommodation.
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Student composition of University of East Anglia
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Total number of students enrolled at University of East Anglia by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13095
- postgraduates:
- 3400
- Total:
- 16495
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FAQ about Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year BA University of East Anglia
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23500 15 months after graduation, £24500 3 years after graduation and £31000 after graduation.
- Finance Professionals (25%), Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations (10%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%), Media Professionals (10%)
- 50 graduates rated the course 85. This means that 85% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of East Anglia achieved the highest ranking for Politics. It is ranked #31 in (Politics). See all subject rankings for University of East Anglia.
- Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year BA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of East Anglia.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 4.35% Percentile among all International Development students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024