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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)

Social Sciences (Development) (R23-DEV)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Development) (R23-DEV) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. You’ll be empowered to tackle global inequalities by fostering the comprehension of interconnections among global, regional, national, and local processes of social change. You’ll take a critical approach to real-world issues, delving into policies, programs, and practices. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Global Inequalities and Social Change
Development Economics and Poverty Alleviation
Politics of International Development
Sociology of Globalisation
Economic Geography and Development
Development Policy and Governance
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Dissertation in Development Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,500£23,500£30,500
5 years£18,000£27,500£35,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
8%Studying
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
57%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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