BA Global Development

SOAS University of London

United Kingdom, London

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SOAS University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L905 BA/DevS

Campuses

Russell Square

College Buildings

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,160 / year

Next Intake September-2023

BA Global Development

About

Have you got a passion for addressing the major issues and challenges facing todays global community?The BA Global Development programme draws upon the significant expertise of our academic staff. This exciting programme examines key topics in international development, while analysing the roles and impact of a wide variety of regional and international actors.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate, A-Levels or AP examinations will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes.

Applicants from Jordan who have completed the Thanawiyah Certificate of General Secondary Education will be required to complete a Foundation Year before applying for undergraduate study.

English Program Requirements

All international applicants must be able to show that their English is of a high enough standard to successfully engage with and complete their course at SOAS. If you have not yet taken an English language test, you can still apply for your degree, but we will include evidence of language requirements as part of your offer conditions. You can demonstrate English language ability in several ways.

Career

Employment

A degree from the Department of Development Studies at SOAS will further develop your understanding of the world and how society is organised, with specific focus on violence and conflict, the role of aid, refugees and forced migration. Graduates leave with a range of transferable skills, including critical thinking, analytical skills and cultural awareness.

Recent graduates have been hired by:

Amnesty International
BBC World Service
British Embassy Brussels
Department for International Development
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
Embassy of Japan
Government of Pakistan
Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
KPMG LLP
MÃ©decins Sans FrontiÃ¨res (MSF)
National Health and Medical Research Council
Overseas Development Institute
Oxfam
Royal Norwegian Embassy
Save the Children UK
The World Bank
Thinking Beyond Borders
US Department of State
UN World Food Programme
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
WaterAid

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,160 / year

How to Apply

Making an application

Applications for an undergraduate degree at SOAS are made through UCAS. This includes those wishing to transfer from other universities. Fees applicable.

You can apply for up to 5 choices of courses on the UCAS form. You do not have to use up all 5 and the combination of choices should reflect what or where you wish to study. You might pick 5 different courses at the same university or the same course at 5 different universities, the decision is yours.

Interviews

Once an application has been submitted, next steps depend on the university who notify UCAS of their decision. At SOAS an offer is made based solely on the UCAS application form, we do not interview candidates.
For further information, see UCAS Undergraduate: when to apply.

Level of English language required

SOAS students are required to have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively. Overseas students are required to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.
See our full English language requirements.