University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the United Kingdom
University of Wales Trinity Saint David| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | Full-time | 3 years | find out | GBP 9000 per year | GBP 14900 per year |
| MArt | find out | find out | find out | GBP 9000 per year | GBP 14900 per year |
Course Overview
Learning and collaborating with experts on international development, humanitarianism and law, the programme sets out to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills relevant to challenges as diverse as poverty, Third World Debt, globalisation, conflict, natural disaster and political instability.
It will consider how political action, both in the West and in the Third World, and representative legal structures, can support moves towards sustainable economic development across the world. It will also consider the management of natural resources, environmental protection and sustainability in policy, ethics and law.
An opportunity for placements overseas, or with relevant development organisations at home, will enable students to see first-hand how development NGOs work. This invaluable experience allows students to deepen and apply their learning in the development sector and make many new contacts.
Students will learn and develop their skills and knowledge across the disciplines:
The International Development component tackles the overarching question: how has it come about that there are very rich and very poor nations, with massive inequalities in life chances for their citizens? And what can be done to remedy this? It also studies issues in international, post-colonial culture and social psychology, as well as patterns, connections and inequalities in global health.
The humanitarianism and law aspect of the degree programme complements and reinforces the practical work and the study of international development, providing a foundation for non-lawyers to understand key issues. There is a specific focus on International and Human Rights Law and Ethics, with consideration of the challenges posed by environmental change, poverty, natural disaster as well as conflict and war; the role of information networks and organisations such as the United Nations; and the management of refugees, migrants, trafficking and terrorism are also considered.
Key Features
Modules
Course Tutor(s)
Assessment
Assessments will vary from each module to ensure that a range of skills are utilised throughout your degree. Example assessments include essays, presentations, project proposals and reviews.
Career Opportunities
Increasingly organisations within the charitable and NGO sector are seeking employees who have a relevant degree in international development.
By combining humanitarianism and law with international development, students have a wider skill set and will be more appealing to employers. It alo offers students a wider choice of careers besides the charity and NGO sector, perhaps embarking on a career within the legal and law sector.
Further Information
If you have further questions about the degree programme and would like to know more, we suggest that you come along to an Open Day. At an Open Day, you can meet the staff and find out more about the degree. Besides this, you can see the beautiful campus grounds and the facilities, meet current students, and speak to our Student Services team. To book, visit our Open Day page.
This degree programme is now open to recruitment for the academic year 2017-18, subject to validation. As students submit their applications for their course so they will be contacted by our admissions team and invited to a student experience weekend or sent any additional information as requested.
Applicants will also be contacted by the Programme Director (t.nash@uwtsd.ac.uk) with updates of any new books and articles of interest, relevant news from across the world, updates on staff activities and research, new appointments, useful web and social media sites and any other developments relating to the programme.
If there are any changes to the form or style of the programme, as a result perhaps of validation, applicants will be informed as quickly as possible. Similarly should a particular programme not recruit to number, applicants will be contacted in a timely fashion (the end of January) to ensure they can apply for a similar course within the set UCAS timeframe.
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Tuition Fees
Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:
UK/EU: £9,000
International: £14,900
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.
You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page
Entry Criteria
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
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