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Global Development

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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

This degree immerses you in critical debates on global development and the practices of the global development industry. You will explore the politics of inequality, poverty, economic and social development. You will also learn how the global development industry works to address these issues we link theory to practice in all elements of the degree programme. Core modules in the programme build your understanding of definitions and patterns of global development. We engage with the colonial foundations of the contemporary world and link these to current global initiatives such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You will also develop a critical understanding of how global development agencies design and deliver their programmes.

Why study at Leeds:

  • Study in our world-ranked School of Politics and International Studies.

  • Add an analytical focus to your degree with the opportunity to apply for a Quantitative Research Methods pathway, helping you develop advanced analytical skills that are in high demand by employers worldwide.

  • Get the opportunity to study abroad for a year and develop an international perspective or undertake a work placement to gain practical experience.

  • Spend a semester abroad, with an opportunity to study at the University of Ghana in your second year (subject to availability at the time).

  • Learn from influential academics who are helping to shape policy and practice and hear from inspiring guest speakers.

  • Critically explore political, economic and social global dynamics.

Join our powerful learning network

Our Centre for Global Development brings together our Global Development teaching team, comprised of academics who are leaders in their fields. Many have advised governments, NGOs and international organisations in their specialist areas, and have experience of living, researching and conducting fieldwork in the Global South.

This course has strong connections to active research centres across the University that are involved in teaching, researching and debating international development topics. You’ll have the chance to get engaged with units such as the Leeds Social Science Institute (LSSI) and the Leeds University Centre for African Studies (LUCAS).

The title of this course was previously BA International Development.

Modules

Course Modules

Visit our website for the latest information on which modules we offer. https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/f485/international-development-ba

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
L23

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Application codes

Institution code:
L23

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

We do not require A-level Politics for courses in the School of Politics and International Studies.

We welcome applicants with a broad range of A-level subjects, including non-traditional subjects.

When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A-level including grade A in the EPQ.

T Level

We will consider T-levels in appropriate subjects as they become available. In all cases applicants should have GCSE English at 4 or above.

Scottish Higher

BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers; or B in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers, or AABBBB in Highers.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Complete 60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

6,5,5 higher

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2H2H2H3H3H3

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3M2M2

We accept numerous other equivalent qualifications.

Subjects must be from our accepted subjects list.

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/f485/international-development-ba

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5No less than 6.0 in any component.

If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this programme, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course to help improve your English language level.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

If the most common grade accepted is higher than our entry requirements, this is due to the attainment of our applicants. If you have been made an offer and you meet or exceed the grades of your offer, you will be accepted.

If grades lower than our entry requirements have been accepted, in most cases this is because we operate contextual admissions as part of our decision making, which considers factors beyond grades. For more information about contextual admissions, please visit our website.

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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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.

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