King's College London, United Kingdom, Strand

International Development, B.A.

Course Highlights

The International Development BA offers you a distinctive approach to the study of development by concentrating on the middle-income countries responsible for driving changes in the global economy.

Career Opportunities

If you have studied computer sciences, you will have gained many technical and non-technical skills which are highly valued by employers, from leadership to programming. The increasing scope of computer science means you have plenty of choice in a wide variety of highly specialized areas. With computer technologies playing an ever growing role in all aspects of modern life, you re likely to find your computer science skills in high demand across many different industries. These include: financial organizations, management consultancy firms, software houses, communications companies, data warehouses, multinational companies (IT-related, financial services and others), governmental agencies, universities and hospitals. However, unsurprisingly, most graduates go into roles within the computer industry. As always, it's extremely beneficial to have completed relevant work experience. You should also consider compiling a portfolio of your own independent projects outside of your degree, which could be in the form of programming, moderating online or even building an app. This will demonstrate to employers your interest in the subject and your problem-solving skills, creativity and initiative.

Course Overview

You will examine how the emerging economies are promoting economic, social and political development as well as growth in new and often innovative ways.

Subjects

Programme Structure Introduction to Development Studies History of the Global Economy Economic Analysis of Emerging Economies Social & Political Analysis of Emerging Economies Social and Political Analysis of Emerging Economies Introduction to Development Studies Development Theory Approaches to Researching Development: Quantitative & Qualitative Methods Development Theory Approaches to Researching Development: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Gender & Development Politics of Market Reforms National Development Strategies Poverty, Inequality & Social Policy Analysing Politics Business Management in Emerging Economies Health & Development in Emerging Economies Poverty & Privilege in the Developing World: Examining Representations of Race & Class in the US & Brazil

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy: Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offerA-levels: AAB. At least one social science subject preferred.Access to HE Diploma: Access to Humanities (or similar) Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 33 must be from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit. At least one social science subject preferred.Cambridge Pre-U: Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 M2 . At least one social science subject preferred. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) consideredBTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF from 2010): DDM with eleven Distinctions and two A levels at grades AB or DDM with ten Distinctions and two A levels at grades AA. At least one social science subject preferred.BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF from 2010): DM with six Distinctions and two A levels at grades AB or DM with four Distinctions and two A levels at grades AA. At least one social science subject preferred.BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF from 2010): D with four modules at Distinction and two A levels at grades AB or M and two A levels at grades AA. At least one social science subject preferred.Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers: AAB at Higher in one sitting and AB at Advanced Higher (we do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject). At least one social science subject preferred.International Baccalaureate: Pass the IB Diploma with a total of at least 35 points, with three Higher Level subjects at 665 . At least one social science subject preferred. Note the total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

English Entry Requirement

7

Contact Details

King's College London