Social Sciences (Development) (R23-DEV)

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.

Course Modules

This social sciences degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

At Stage 1, you'll begin with a broad introductory module covering key concepts and theories in the social sciences and addressing topics from criminology, economics, geography, politics, international studies, and sociology. You’ll progress to explore important global challenges: the climate crisis, legacies of colonialism and enslavement, and digital technology. You’ll also investigate how social science helps us understand those challenges and how you can respond to them as an active citizen.

At Stage 2, you'll explore how the social world is being transformed by the internet and digital technology. You’ll also develop a critical perspective to apply to real-world problems and policies, programs, and practices.

You’ll begin Stage 3 by choosing from a range of social science modules and complete your degree by developing a better understanding of the interconnections between global, regional, national, and local change processes.