Global Development

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Tackle global challenges, understand inequality and drive meaningful change 

Understanding global development means asking the difficult questions:

  • Why do poverty, injustice and inequality persist?

  • Who holds power in our world, and how is it used?

  • What can we do to create a fairer, more sustainable future?

At UEA, we don’t just explore these questions - we find solutions. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and real-world experience to challenge inequalities, influence policy and create meaningful change.

Why choose Global Development at UEA?

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for Development Studies

REF21

Top20

for Development Studies

QS World Rankings 2022

95%

of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course

Graduate Outcomes Survey

Study a degree that truly makes a difference

Our global development degrees give you the knowledge and skills to challenge power structures and take on some of the biggest issues happening right now. You’ll explore topics like:

  • Environmental justice and climate change

  • Human rights and activism

  • Gender, race and social justice

Whatever your interests, we’ll teach you how to make an impact. Whether that's through working on humanitarian aid projects that transform lives, campaigning and advocacy, or real-world research, you'll learn how to turn ideas into action

Build a career that makes an impact

A global development degree can take you in many directions. Our graduates have gone on to work in:

  • International organisations like the United Nations and the World Bank

  • NGOs and charities like Save the Children, Freedom from Torture and Oxfam

  • Government and policy-making, shaping strategies that drive global change

  • Corporate social responsibility and sustainability, promoting ethical business practices at companies like Aviva and Deloitte

  • Teaching and research, educating future changemakers and informing policy

Many of our graduates go on to further study, specialising in areas such as human rights, climate policy or migration.

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You’ll be part of a close-knit community where students and staff work together as equals. There are no barriers - just a shared commitment to tackling global challenges and making a difference.

Through the student-led Global Development Society (DEVSoc), you’ll have opportunities to connect with like-minded peers, take part in fundraising initiatives and join social events.

We also run welcome events and DEV community events throughout the academic year, making it easy to build lasting connections from day one.

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Or join us for a subject taster session to get a feel for what it's like to study Global Development at UEA.

We also hold regular webinars on a broad range of topics about university, like personal statements, student finance, and life as a student.

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