Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in International Development - (Including Placement Year) in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
|
Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,500
(c. USD27,432.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Housed within the UK's leading politics department for research excellence (REF 2014), International Development at Essex goes beyond surface-level analysis to explore underlying causes. We cultivate fearless, independent thinkers who challenge assumptions and synthesize diverse perspectives, helping you sharpen critical thinking and research capabilities. Your studies will span pressing global issues from economic disparities to authoritarian governance and conflict origins. This multidisciplinary framework equips you with comprehensive insight into contemporary world challenges.
An Essex politics degree carries the prestige of graduating from one of the globe's premier political science departments.
Our International Development graduates pursue careers across multiple sectors, including global development, government, management, media, security services, finance, NGOs, education, and academic research.
Distinguished alumni feature Nobel Peace laureate and former Costa Rican President Dr. Oscar Arias, along with former House of Commons Speaker Rt Hon John Bercow MP. Recent graduates have secured positions at prominent organizations such as: The World Bank, NATO, United Nations Development Programme, and the UK Parliamentary Research Unit
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A-levels: ABB
BTEC: DDD, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Access to HE Diploma:15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
T-levels: Distinction, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
IELTS - 6.0 overall
TOEFL IBT - 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
20,500