BA (Hons) Global Development with Economics

The Global Development with Economics BA course offered by the University of East Anglia involves the study of how societies and people can be empowered to shape their own development. The course equips students with knowledge of development studies and economics, focusing on the global South's key development issues. Course Content: The course covers the principles of economics, politics, and sociology to offer a broad understanding of the multi-disciplinary nature of development studies. Students will discover the historical and spatial dynamics of the developing world, contextualizing key issues such as poverty, inequality, gender, health, conflict, migration, and climate change. It allows students to develop specialist skills in development practice and builds a strong foundation in economics. Key Modules: Core modules include 'Issues in Global Development', 'Economics for Business', and 'Understanding Social Change', which develop students' grasp of key economic principles and issues related to international development. Optional modules are also available, expanding the range of study areas such as 'Globalisation, Migration and Place', 'Equality and the Law', 'Global Environmental Politics', and more. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the University of East Anglia's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, which provides students with excellent resources and networking opportunities. Future Careers: Graduates can look forward to a broad range of career paths including international development (UN, World Bank, regional development banks, bilateral aid agencies), government service, think tanks, non-governmental organisations, consultancy, journalism, and teaching. Studying further for a Masters or PhD can also be a path after completing this course.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.