SOAS University of London

Overview

The Global Development (Combined Honours) degree at SOAS University of London offers a comprehensive exploration of the factors influencing societal change, poverty, inequality, and insecurity. This program encourages students to engage critically with development theories and evidence while analyzing real-world interventions and policy discussions across various global contexts.

What you'll study

The curriculum is designed to provide a rich understanding of global development issues through a combination of core modules and electives. Students will begin with foundational courses in their first year, including:

• Global Development Approaches
• Global Development Issues
• World Histories – Global Connectivities

In the second year, students delve deeper into specialized topics, such as:

• Development from Below
• Atlantic Slavery and its Legacies in Western Africa
• Additional Global Development options (subject to availability)

The final year allows students to select advanced modules and may include a dissertation or capstone project, tailored to their interests and the requirements of their second honours subject. Electives are also available to further enrich their academic experience.

Entry requirements

Admission to the Global Development program typically requires UK Level 3 qualifications, such as A-levels, evaluated alongside the criteria for the second honours subject. There is no GRE or GMAT requirement for this program.

Typical offer: AAB–AAA (depending on the higher entry requirements of the joint degree). Contextual offers may be available.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Global Development (Combined Honours) program are well-equipped for diverse career paths in sectors such as international development, policy analysis, education, and non-governmental organizations. The skills acquired throughout the course prepare students for roles that require critical thinking, analytical abilities, and an understanding of global socio-economic dynamics.