International Development with Politics

This innovative degree programme combines the study of politics with interdisciplinary approaches to international development. you’ll study a range of topics including the politics of poverty, inequality, conflict and democracy and how governments, international development agencies, ngos, and social movements influence political, economic and social change you also get to choose from a range of options within the school of international development, and in other departments.

You’ll have the chance to put what you’ve learned into practice and get hands-on professional experience through the development work placement module. you’ll spend two to six months working abroad on a development project in your third year. past students have worked with inter press service in new york, video volunteers in goa, british red cross in london, otra cosa in peru, and wateraid in ethiopia. during your placement you’ll gain valuable insights and practical experience in a different country and culture. you’ll develop the personal skills that employers are looking for.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

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

You’ll graduate with the specialist and practical skills you need for a successful career in the uk or overseas. many of our graduates work in development, including in roles in the united nations world food programme, uk governments, foreign governments, non-government organisations, and charities such as oxfam and british red cross. others use the academic and transferable skills gained for careers in business, the voluntary and public sector, activism and campaigning, community development, environment, and media. alternatively you could go on to further study with an ma or phd. career destinations career destinations related to your degree include: international organisations governments non-governmental organisations activism and campaigning masters and phd programmes private sector

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: