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International Development (SOCS0085)

Key information

Faculty
IOE
Teaching department
Social Research Institute
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will introduce students to the historical and institutional context and key ideas shaping theory, policy, and practice in international development. It will introduce students to contemporary debates and real-world issues in international development including globalisation, economic development, education, health, social protection, violence and conflict, drawing on work in economics, anthropology, social policy, and development studies. Students will explore the diversity, challenges, and critiques of international development in different regional contexts and settings, fostering an inclusive research and learning community through small group discussions, group work, and presentations, using selected case studies and examples.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
15% Viva or oral presentation
85% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
70
Module leader
Professor Sandy Oliver
Who to contact for more information
bsc-socsciencesdatascience@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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