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Global Development - BA (Hons)

University of York

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore theories and practices of sustainability and global justice with tools from across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.This course will equip you with the skills to become a leader of change in the drive towards a fairer world. You'll further your understanding of global inequalities, and develop an awareness of how various organisations interact with each other as they contribute to problems such as global exploitation, environmental degradation and injustice. Supported by the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre, you'll learn through a problem-based approach, applying your skills to tackle real-life issues from the very first day. You’ll gain the leadership skills and creativity needed to succeed in a range of careers in the public and private sector, governmental organisations, advocacy organisations, the media, research and consultancy.Adding a year in industry or a year abroad are both an option with this course too, so you can gain invaluable experience working or studying in another country.‌

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 25,800per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    17th out of 117 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    168 75%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    14th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 70%

    108th

    4

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