Global Development with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Global Development with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Overview
The world urgently needs a new generation to help tackle global challenges like inequality, conflict, sustainability, and social justice. If you’re ready to make a difference, our BA in Global Development (with a Foundation Year) will equip you to drive meaningful change.
You’ll start your degree with a foundation year to develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed. You’ll explore new areas of study in a supportive learning environment with higher levels of individual support, so that when you successfully finish your foundation yea...
<strong>Overview</strong><br/>The world urgently needs a new generation to help tackle global challenges like inequality, conflict, sustainability, and social justice. If you’re ready to make a difference, our BA in Global Development (with a Foundation Year) will equip you to drive meaningful change.<br/><br/>You’ll start your degree with a foundation year to develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed. You’ll explore new areas of study in a supportive learning environment with higher levels of individual support, so that when you successfully finish your foundation year, you’ll be perfectly placed to progress to year one of our degree programme. <br/><br/>We’ll support you in making the best decision for your career goals. You could choose to progress to our BA in Global Development, or decide to follow another pathway that aligns with your interests such as: BA in Global Development with Economics; BA in Global Development with Politics; BA in Geography and Global Development; BSc in Sustainable Development. All degrees in the School of Global Development offer exciting options to take a study abroad year, a placement year, or a placement module. <br/><br/>By studying with us, youll be joining one of the UK’s longest established and most prestigious Global Development courses. Our School of Global Development (DEV) is 1st in the UK for Development Studies (REF 2021). <br/><br/>Upon graduation, youll have the professional skills and confidence to engage in critical global development debates. Whether you aspire to be a researcher, policymaker, NGO worker, activist, entrepreneur, filmmaker, writer, or teacher, a degree in Global Development will open doors to many rewarding careers. If you’d like a taster, check out our free Future Learn course. <br/><br/><strong>Disclaimer</strong> <br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: <strong>www.uea.ac.uk</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
8FL9
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C,C
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Contextual offer: MMP Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Scottish Advanced Higher
D,D,D
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
A level
C,C,C
Contextual offer: CDD
T Level
P
Obtain an overall Pass including a C in the core of the T Level and a Pass in the Occupational Specialism. Any subject is acceptable.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |











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