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
Postgraduate Research in International Development
Social Science Research Methods
Give yourself the edge by studying at an internationally renowned centre for impactful research. Whether you’re a recent graduate with an interest in research,...
Media and International Development
Explore the complex relationship between the worlds of media, communication and international development on this fascinating degree. You’ll examine how media...
International Development
Do you have an interest in designing and implementing development projects and programmes? How about researching development effectiveness? Or would you like to...
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...
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
Our International Development degree covers a diverse variety of global issues, such as poverty, globalisation, gender inequality, conflict and humanitarian...
Geography and International Development
On this degree, you’ll apply the study of human geography to the issues and challenges of international development. Gaining academic, technical and practical...
International Development Management
Acquire the skills and knowledge you need to build a successful career in development. You’ll learn about the challenges of development and how to tackle them,...
Research
School of International Development
Indigenous and local communities key to successful nature conservation
Indigenous Peoples and local communities provide the best long-term outcomes for conservation, according to new research from UEA's School of International...
India’s national government has inappropriately prioritised people for Covid-19 vaccination
India’s national government has inappropriately prioritised people for covid-19 vaccination, argue doctors and researchers in The British Medical Journal today.
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).