School of International Development
UEA's School of International Development is committed to tackling global issues of poverty and inequality through our research, teaching and engagement.
We're home to more than 50 staff and 600 students who are driven to make a difference in the world. For nearly 50 years, our school has been at the forefront of research into global issues such as climate change, economic development, environmental justice, and gender inequality.
Impact is high on our agenda. Our researchers work in partnership with international organisations including DFID, the UN, World Bank, World Health Organisation, NGOs, charities and governments, helping to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
We share the knowledge we generate with students, who are taught the research, communication and critical thinking skills that will prepare them for a wide range of careers.
Courses
Geography and International Development
Combine the study of human geography with international development. Learn how to tackle the biggest challenges facing the modern world – poverty and inequality,...
International Development Management with a Placement Year
Prepare for a career in sustainable international development with a degree that explores the social, political, and economic dimensions of the field.
Education and Development
Prepare for a career in a range of areas, including educational policy and programming in developing countries, government departments, and national and...
Media and International Development
Get to grips with a fascinating subject on this innovative programme. You’ll address current theories, practice and research surrounding the relationship between...
Climate Change and International Development
If you work in international development and climate change policy and practice, this is the course to further your career. You’ll address multiple dimensions...
International Development Management
This three year course offers career-focused professional training, delivered by people with first hand development experience, in a department at the cutting...
Postgraduate Research in International Development
We are a top tier, research-led university and are committed to making a substantial impact on the global challenges facing society. Our postgraduate...
International Development
You’ll tackle diverse issues such as poverty, globalisation, gender inequality, conflict and humanitarian interventions. Study optional modules on environmental...
Research

World Water Day spotlight on UEA’s water security research centre
From adapting to climate change and tackling water scarcity to the burden of carrying water faced by millions of people, and particularly women, around the world...

UEA’s Development Studies makes global top ten
UEA’s Development Studies has been rated as one of the top ten in the world by a global university rankings table released today (Wednesday 3 March).

World Wildlife Day spotlight on the Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
From protecting pollinators to studying bird migration, safeguarding Antarctic penguins and writing about jellyfish superpowers – a group of UEA researchers are...

"Timing wise, this U-turn in US climate policy is excellent"
As President Biden signs the United States back up to the UN Paris Agreement, Heike Schroeder, professor of environmental governance in UEA’s School of...
Resist DevSpeak! Why resilience, complexity and nexi are irrelevant...
- May 5, 2021 15:30PM
- Online
- Seminar
- Free
to people living in the Sahel. Research Seminar with Steve Wiggins (Overseas Development Institute) hosted by UEA's School of International Development
Environmental justice implications of coastal protection
- May 10, 2021 12:00PM
- Online
- Seminar
- Free
The case of the Bacton-Walcott sandscaping scheme, Norfolk. Research Seminar with Isabel Cotton (PGR) hosted by UEA's School of International Development.
Where are the nuts? What are the bolts?
- May 12, 2021 15:30PM
- Online
- Seminar
- Free
Experience of applying machine learning in the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group. Research Seminar with Stephen Porter (UEA) hosted by UEA's School of International Development
Literary journalism in China
- May 17, 2021 12:00PM
- Online
- Seminar
- Free
Research Seminar with Kang Yan (PGR) hosted by UEA's School of International Development