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What is development studies ?

As a branch of social science, development subjects delve into international issues, politics, world conflict and the environment. Development studies examines issues relating to developing countries, especially concerning social and economic development. It is often closely linked to international relations or global relations courses. UK universities can offer a broad range of specialisms to suit any interest from human rights and religion to globalization and economics.

What will I study?

Sample modules:

Political Ideas in Revolution and Conflict

States, Nationalism, and Identity

Health, Population, and Development

Natural Resources and Social Anthropology

As with most humanities courses, there are substantial research, writing, and discussion elements to the assessment, so students should feel comfortable with their oral and written communication skills.

Why study Development studies ?

Many courses are flexible and allow you to mix with other departments/areas such as languages, environment, sociology, politics, economics, media, and culture.

Many courses have study abroad and work placement schemes in relevant countries so students can obtain first-hand experience with the content they are studying.

Students usually develop excellent written and oral communication skills along with the ability to investigate, critically analyse, and advocate potential solutions to complex political problems.