International Development with Sociology BA (Hons), sandwich with foundation year and work placement

Do you want to understand society on a global scale? 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.

This International Development with Sociology degree will give you an extensive range of skills, from analysis, criticism and argument, to communication, research and critical thinking - all of which you'll need in your future career. 

You'll be ready to take on roles in local, national or international organisations that put people at the heart of their strategies, in areas such as research, shaping social policy or bringing about social change.

You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level with a Master’s in International Development or Sociology, or take the next step into research that could inform policy with a PhD.

What can you do with an international development with sociology degree?

This course gives you the skills for careers in areas such as:

• international community development
• civil service
• fundraising, campaigning and advocacy
• policy development
• social enterprise
• corporate social responsibility
• public affairs
• teaching and lecturing (with additional training or further study)
• research
• advertising, marketing and media
• local government
• charity work and community development

What jobs can you do with an international development with sociology degree?

Our BA (Hons) International Development graduates have gone on to roles such as:

• programme management, support and evaluation roles for international agencies and non-governmental organisations
• fundraising development coordinator
• human rights advocacy
• media and digital content lead
• social researcher
• community development practitioner
• sustainable sourcing specialist for multinational corporations
• teacher

Graduate destinations

Our BA (Hons) International Development and BA (Hons) Sociology graduates have worked for non-governmental organisations (NGOs), government departments and companies such as:

• Save the Children
• Street Doctors
• the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• the Department of International Development
• Shelterbox
• British Chamber of Commerce
• Kantar (data analytics and brand consulting)
• Enham Trust (disability charity)
• The Prince's Trust
• Youth Futures Foundation
• YouGov
• Bank of England

Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate

Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Careers and Employability Service to help you find your perfect role.

Placement year opportunities

After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in international development, giving you the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV.

We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.

BA (Hons) International Development and BA (Hons) Sociology students have completed work placements at organisations such as:

• British Council
• GlobalGiving
• Freedom from Torture
• SEK International Schools
• Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (PARCS)
• Why Me? Restorative Justice
• Volkswagen
• SEK International School, Spain