BA International Development and Politics

The BSc International Development and Politics course offered by the University of Birmingham is aimed at individuals interested in development and politics within a global context. The course covers theories and practical aspects of international development and politics, human welfare, poverty, and social and political change in developing countries. It offers a wide range of modules, including core practical career-focused modules such as Professional Skills.Course Content: The course is a combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorials with an emphasis on independent study. In year one, students get an introduction to international development and politics. In the second year, they will deepen their understanding of the major challenges in international development, while in the final year, students can choose more specialized modules and engage in research.Key Modules: Some of the core and optional modules students might study include: Making of the Contemporary World, International Development, Professional Skills, Development Politics, Poverty and Development, and Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. Accreditations: Not specified on the course page.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a wide range of careers, with opportunities in international development agencies, non-governmental organisations, the public sector, and journalism. It also lays strong foundations for those who wish to continue with postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.