BA (Hons) Global Development with a Foundation Year
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The world urgently needs a new generation to help tackle global challenges like inequality, conflict, sustainability, and social justice. If you’re ready to make a difference, our BA in Global Development (with a Foundation Year) will equip you to drive meaningful change. You’ll start your degree with a foundation year to develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed. You’ll explore new areas of study in a supportive learning environment with higher levels of individual support, so that when you successfully finish your foundation year, you’ll be perfectly placed to progress to year one of our degree programme. We’ll support you in making the best decision for your career goals. You could choose to progress to our BA in Global Development, or decide to follow another pathway that aligns with your interests such as: BA in Global Development with Economics; BA in Global Development with Politics; BA in Geography and Global Development; BSc in Sustainable Development. All degrees in the School of Global Development offer exciting options to take a study abroad year, a placement year, or a placement module.
Entry requirements
| A levels | CCC |
|---|---|
| A levels | CDD · contextual offer |
| BTEC | MMM · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma |
| BTEC | MMP · contextual offer |
| Access to HE Diploma | Pass · Pass; with 45 credits at Level 3 |
| T Levels | Pass |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent - check course page for specific requirements
Fees
International students: £23,100 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £23,100 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
UCAS deadline (equal consideration)
Campus
- Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom