International Development Management

Prepare for a career in sustainable international development with a degree that explores the social, political, and economic dimensions of the field.

In your third year, you will spend 9-12 months in a full-time development placement, before returning to your studies in the final year. this placement will allow you to gain invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice. ​ ​you are expected to source your placement yourself, but support is available from the school staff and the careers service. please note we cannot guarantee any student a work placement as this decision rests with potential employers. if you have not successfully secured a work placement by the end of your second year you will be transferred onto one of the three-year programmes.

• Type: Optional

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• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

The course is specifically oriented for you to develop your own mix of management skills, practical techniques, critical awareness, language ability, area knowledge and professional experience. you will be equipped a successful career in international development that meets your priorities and your ambitions. after the course, you could dedicate your skills to an advocacy campaign, a development project, a humanitarian response or managing a development agency. our graduates work in organisations like the united nations, government agencies and the british red cross. others transfer the skills gained for careers in business, the voluntary sector, community development, environment, and media. career destinations career destinations related to your degree include: charitable sector advocacy and campaigning organisations business consultancy international organisations government planning

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of East Anglia has partnerships with the following companies: