BA (Hons) Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year

The biggest challenges facing society today are global, interconnected, and political. Can we balance economic growth with environmental responsibility? Why are more countries engaged in violent conflict than at any time since World War II? Do tech giants hold too much influence over government policy? And what power do state and non-state actors truly wield? On our BA in Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year, you'll learn the fundamentals of political analysis and apply them to the most pressing questions of our time. You'll develop a critical understanding of how and why global challenges—such as climate change, political instability, inequality, pandemics, war, and humanitarian crises—impact different regions and social groups in varied ways. Most importantly, you'll explore where to find transformative solutions. You’ll have the flexibility to combine our specialist politics modules with options from geography, economics, anthropology, media, and environmental studies, alongside core global development modules. You’ll be able to hone your knowledge of critical world regions such as Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, or South Asia. You’ll also gain invaluable real-world experience with a year-long work placement. In previous years, students have done placements in South Africa, Uganda, Jordan, Malaysia, and the UK.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

International students: £23,100 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £23,100 per year

September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration)

• Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom