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Social Sciences (Development) (R23-DEV)

1 Study option · UndergraduateDistance Learning
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The Open University

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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. You’ll be empowered to tackle global inequalities by fostering the comprehension of interconnections among global, regional, national, and local processes of social change. You’ll take a critical approach to real-world issues, delving into policies, programs, and practices. By recognising the complexity of global inequalities, the Development route integrates diverse disciplines such as economics, sociology, politics, and geography, enriching your understanding of complex challenges and their resolution.

Key features of the course

  • Specialise in development within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree.

  • Develop expertise on global inequalities by engaging with the global, regional, national, and local dynamics of change.

  • Study the consequences of international policies, programs, and practices for global inequalities.

  • Develop an interdisciplinary approach addressing economics, sociology, politics, and geography.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance Learning

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Distance learning • 3 to 6 years

Start dates

  • 10/2025
  • 02/2026

Application codes

Institution code:
O11

Open University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Institution code:
O11

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