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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L800

Global Development

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Global Development at University of York is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore theories and practices of sustainability and global justice with tools from across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. This course will equip you with the skills to become a leader of change in the drive towards a fairer world. You'll further your understanding of global inequalities, and develop an awareness of how various organisations interact with each other as they contribute to problems such as global exploitation, environmental degradation and injustice. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Global Inequalities and Development Theory
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Decolonising Global Knowledge Systems
International Development Policy and Practice
Global Justice and Human Rights
Research Methods for Development Studies
Globalisation
Power and Social Change
Dissertation or Applied Development Project
UCAS Code:L800
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

35 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£33,000
3 years£22,500£27,500£35,000
5 years£28,500£37,000£48,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — 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
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 32% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
7%Studying
12%Work & Study
11%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, 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
97%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of York

University of York offers Global Development as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#20UK Ranking
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