International Development with Overseas Placement BA (Hons)
University of East Anglia
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Overview
Prepare for a career in sustainable international development with a degree exploring the social, political, and economic dimensions of the field.
You’ll tackle diverse issues such as poverty, globalisation, gender inequality, conflict and humanitarian interventions. You’ll also choose from optional modules on environmental change, education and development, geographies of development, and media and development, as well as modules focusing on particular regions of the developing world.
In your third year, you’ll spend two to six months gaining work experience abroad. For many students, this experience is the highlight of their time at university.
About This Course
On this course you’ll develop a thorough understanding of contemporary issues in international development. At the same time you’ll have the chance to explore key related academic disciplines such as anthropology, politics, economics and geography. Your dissertation allows you to study a topic of your own choice in depth, under the supervision of a faculty member.
You’ll develop a range of skills that employers value, including research skills, analysing data, preparing reports, giving presentations, and working as part of a team.
You’ll be taught by academic staff whose research is internationally renowned. We’re actively involved in research across the globe, working with many national and international development agencies.
Our flexible approach to learning enables you to explore your interests and strengths so you graduate with a world-class degree in international development.
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
Costs
Tuition Fees International Development with Overseas Placement BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £19250 | year 1 |
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.
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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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