BA International Relations & Development

The International Relations and Development course at the University of Birmingham offers the understanding of global development and international relations, combining a broad-based training in social science disciplines with a focus on the analysis of development processes and practices from the level of the community to global institutions.Course Content: This course includes a variety of themes such as politics, philosophy, sociology, public policy and economics. The course focuses on issues like poverty and inequality, environmental sustainability, gender, conflict and post-conflict reconstruction, democracy and governance, and the historical basis for contemporary development practice.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Introduction to International Relations and Global Development, Economic Policy Concerns in the Developing World, International Politics in the 20th Century, Shadows of Empire, and Politics of Contemporary China. Future Careers: This course prepares students for careers in a number of sectors including the non-governmental sector, international organisations, national and local government, consultancy, research and the media. It offers opportunities for internships and placements in various settings, thereby providing an excellent preparation for a broad range of roles across the public, private and voluntary sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.