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International Development with Sociology BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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University of Portsmouth

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

On this International Development with Sociology degree, you'll analyse contemporary social issues and inequalities as you explore the major global challenges of our time.

You'll look at issues like poverty, hunger, education and health, from national and international perspectives. You'll gain multi-disciplinary skills as you work with lecturers from both the sociology and international development teams.

When you complete the course successfully, you'll have the communication and analysis skills to enter contemporary graduate careers. You'll also be well placed for further study.

Course highlights
Study a range of development approaches, including economics, human geography, politics and international relations, to engage in processes of policy change at international and local levels, campaign on issues of social justice and inequality, and contribute toward the achievement of sustainable development
Learn ways to apply classical sociological theories, such as developing policies and actions to produce social change and solutions to the pressing issues affecting the world right now
Gain on-the-ground experience of community development and protected area management on an optional field trip to Uganda
Be taught by staff who are committed to their research in the field, such as Professor Tamsin Bradley whose research is informing schemes to help support women across South Asia in their search for equality
Learn from leading sociologists whose research is addressing social issues around the world
Get experience during your studies or as part of an optional work placement year with an international non-governmental organisation (NGO), such as the British Council
Be a diplomat for a day at our Model United Nations event, in collaboration with fellow students from International Development and International Relations
Have the chance to learn a new language for free, enhancing your employability in an international workplace. Choose from Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin or Spanish
Opt to do a foundation year with ICP to get uni-ready ahead of this course, then take up a guaranteed place on this full Bachelor's degree when you successfully finish your foundation year

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus, University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2EG, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    58th out of 76 8

    47th out of 103 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    85 38%

    73rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    65th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    11th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    100 50%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    38th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    41st

    12

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