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Global Development at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS

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Queen Mary University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Looking for a contemporary take on development studies? Our new BA Global Development programme could be for you. This is an innovative, interdisciplinary programme which examines the most pressing development challenges of our time – from health pandemics to social inequalities and climate change. The programme will equip you with a range of theoretical and methodological tools for understanding development challenges from a global, intersectional perspective that centres the role of gender and race. You will learn about different languages and cultures in order to challenge the common use of Western historical experiences as the universal templates against which the rest of the world is understood. You will gain first-hand experience of debating development theory, conducting original fieldwork and engaging global policy actors in order to develop evidence-based responses to the key development challenges of the 21st century, equipping you for a career in the global development arena. Our BA Global Development programme combines the academic expertise across the School of Geography together with the School of Politics and International Relations, the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film, and the School of History. Internship opportunity This programme also offers students the opportunity to undertake an unpaid internship with London International Development Centre (LIDC) while studying. Places are competitive and numbers of interns LIDC can accept each year may vary.

Modules

Compulsory Sustainable Transitions (Malta Fieldclass) * Global Worlds Controversies of Science and Technology in the Making of the Modern World Introduction to Research Methods Students then select ONE of the module options below: Option 1 Global Sociology and one of the following electives: Planetary Emergencies: From Analysis to Action Reformation to Revolution: Europe and the World, 1500-1800 Europe in a Global Context since 1800 Understanding Culture: Exploring the Big Questions Critical Geography: Environment and Society Postcolonial Francospheres: Memories of Colonialism in the French-Speaking World Option 2 Global Histories and one of the following electives: Language Module (current choice is between French, German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, or Chinese) For full details on all our modules please go to the . *Fieldwork module. Flights, shared accommodation, transport in Malta and meals will not cost you anything extra on this compulsory module. Students are responsible for securing their own visas, if required. Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Assessment method

Assessment is varied and will take a number of forms within the programme. The nature of the assessment is closely connected to the desired learning outcomes and the mode of teaching within each module. Forms of assessment include: • seen and unseen examinations • in-class tests • coursework essays • research projects and dissertations • project synopses • oral presentations and role play exercises • group projects and presentations • writing exercises/written assessments that adopt different formats and styles and are aimed at a range of audiences, for example writing journals and newspaper articles • literature reviews • writing policy briefs, field work journals, reading exercises • audio-visual productions (including podcasting on fieldtrips)

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L750
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.

Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements

http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements

Student Outcomes

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61%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our most recent information regarding tuition fees can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/tuitionfees/
Global Development at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS