Explore how we can build a sustainable global future that leaves no one behind. Develop a broad-based social science approach with a grounding in economics.
This course allows you to study some of the most important challenges facing our changing world – poverty, inequality, climate change, conflict and migration.
By focusing on policy and practice, you’ll explore these at local, national and international levels.
You’ll analyse them using a multidisciplinary approach, paying close attention to political and economic factors and impacts, as well as sociolo...
Explore how we can build a sustainable global future that leaves no one behind. Develop a broad-based social science approach with a grounding in economics.<br/><br/>This course allows you to study some of the most important challenges facing our changing world – poverty, inequality, climate change, conflict and migration.<br/><br/>By focusing on policy and practice, you’ll explore these at local, national and international levels.<br/><br/>You’ll analyse them using a multidisciplinary approach, paying close attention to political and economic factors and impacts, as well as sociological and anthropological considerations.<br/><br/>This combination is designed to equip you with an in-depth understanding of the increasingly complex global challenges we face, and the skills to tackle these and succeed in a range of different career paths.<br/><br/>In Year 1, youll study international development from a range of social science perspectives, while building your skills in qualitative and quantitative research. You will also develop your knowledge of economic principles and applications.<br/><br/>During Year 2, youll deepen your understanding of development economics and other methods used to explore international development. Youll also further your knowledge of the economic, social and political dimensions of diverse global and local challenges.<br/><br/>In your final year, you’ll complete your dissertation. During this, you’ll explore a global, national or local problem in international development through multi-disciplinary or economic analysis. You’ll also study a range of optional units from within the fields of international development and economics. This is an opportunity to explore topics that interest you and prepare for your future career.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
U141
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
D:33,M:6
Typical offer A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 9 credits achieved at Distinction in an essay-based subject.
36
Typical offer 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. Contextual offer 35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects.
DDD
Typical offer DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF). We prefer BTEC qualifications that include units that provide preparation for numerical study, for example, qualifications in Business. We are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services, Travel and Tourism and other less relevant disciplines.
A,B
Typical Offer AB in two Advanced Highers. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.
Not Accepted
A,A,B
Typical offer AAB in three A levels. Contextual offer BBB or ABC in three A levels. Alternative A level offer ABB plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.
D
Typical Offer D overall with grade A in the core component in the Finance or Legal Services T Level. We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Finance or Legal Services. You must normally have GCSE Mathematics at grade 7 or A to be considered for this course.
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