International Development Bachelor & Master in London

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9 Online International Development Courses.
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248 International Development Courses in the UK.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for International Development

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Current jobs

Among graduates of International Development who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in International Development

  • Understand and explain the broad connections among issues like inequality, poverty and oppression
  • Recognize the roles of historical, sociocultural, economic and political power in social and economic progress in developing nations
  • Critical analysis of situation and context
  • Communication of complex ideas, both aurally and in writing
  • Research design
  • Project management

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of International Development who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Jobs of graduates of International Development (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of International Development at University of East London

25% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15% Animal care and control services
15% Secretarial and related occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Media Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Development, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.