BSc International Development
Developed by academics at LSE, this degree will help you understand and shape social and economic change processes, leading to poverty reduction and better lives for people in the developing world. You'll develop skills in economic, political and social analysis, and undertake training in diverse social science methods to examine approaches to economic growth, politics, humanitarianism, poverty, environment and governance. By studying this degree you will:
- understand and shape processes of social and economic change to reduce poverty and create a better life for people in developing countries
- explore themes of economic, political and social analysis
- undertake training in diverse social science skills
- address real-world problems relating to economic growth, politics, humanitarianism, poverty, environment and governance in developing countries.
Application deadline: 1 October Registration deadline: 30 November Examinations: May and June
You complete 12 courses for the Standard Route or 9 for the Graduate Entry Route. This degree will help to prepare you for careers in areas of development, research, management and consultancy. You could also gain entry to a master’s programme in this field. This BSc will help you to question and analyse information, develop arguments, and boost your analytical and communication skills – all of which is valued in management-related roles.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) provides academic direction for this programme. LSE is regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences.
Tim Forsyth is Professor of Environment and International Development at LSE. His work focuses on understanding contested science and risk within environmental governance. Fluent in Thai, he has conducted research in Thailand and the surrounding region for over 15 years. He has written on climate change governance, forest policies in Asia, and social movements and local governance.
