**Are you ready to become a versatile development leader, equipped to drive positive change in the global community?**
**Course description**
The BSc (Hons) International Development Management programme at Aston University has been designed with your future in mind. You will gain expertise in management practices tailored for development contexts, a deep understanding of global development systems and policies, and a critical perspective on the challenges faced by disadvantaged regions.
This pioneering programme combines development studies, management, ...
**Are you ready to become a versatile development leader, equipped to drive positive change in the global community?**<br/><br/>**Course description** <br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) International Development Management programme at Aston University has been designed with your future in mind. You will gain expertise in management practices tailored for development contexts, a deep understanding of global development systems and policies, and a critical perspective on the challenges faced by disadvantaged regions.<br/><br/>This pioneering programme combines development studies, management, political science, sociology and history, providing you with a versatile, cross-disciplinary skill set. You will be taught by staff who have practical and research expertise in international development and who constantly update their teaching based on how the practice of international development evolves.<br/><br/>The integrated placement year will provide you with invaluable real-world experience, preparing you for a range of roles within the international development sector and beyond.<br/><br/>**Key course benefits**<br/><br/><br/>- **Recognised for quality** – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation<br/><br/><br/>- **Experiential learning** – Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module<br/><br/><br/>- **Gold standard teaching** – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Earn more** – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Educating Outcomes, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **We know our stuff** – Aston University was ranked 9th overall in the UK for International Relations (Guardian, 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- **Safe in our hands** – We were ranked top 5 in the UK for graduate prospects - on track (Politics; Complete University Guide, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>**Course details**<br/><br/>**Modules**<br/>For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/international-development-management-bsc<br/><br/>**Assessment method**<br/>For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/international-development-management-bsc
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L920
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30 We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and the rest must be at Merit or Distinction. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM DDM: standard offer // The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three full A2 Levels. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics are required at minimum grade C/4. A levelB,B,C B,C,C BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // BCC: Contextual offer (more details https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready) T LevelD The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: T-Level - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction Grade D T-Level - Digital Production, Design and Production Grade D T-Level – Education and Childcare Grade D T-Level – Onsite Construction Grade D T-Level – Building Services Engineering for Construction Grade D T-Level – Digital Business Services Grade D T-Level – Digital Support Services Grade D T-Level – Health Grade D T-Level – Healthcare Science Grade D T-Level – Science Grade D |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
International | £21,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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