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University College Cork

Ireland

Social Sciences

Politics & International Relations

BSc International Development & Food Policy

4 years

€3000 pa

Programme profile

We live in an era of globalisation, where the gaps between rich and poor nations are growing. 'Third World' countries suffer under insurmountable debt burdens, weak social and economic development, and conflict.

Widespread poverty and hunger are part of the lives of millions in developing countries while their agricultural and human resources are used to grow export crops for the developed world. Climate change is having a huge negative impact on the poor. What can be done to address global poverty and inequality? This degree programme is aimed at people who are interested in understanding global development and who wish to pursue development-oriented careers which contribute to addressing global economic and social inequalities.

This exciting programme is unique in Ireland as the first undergraduate degree programme to have a primary focus on international development. The programme combines a strong focus on understanding key dimensions of development and acquiring skills to work effetively in this area, with the opportunity to pursue more specific issues in the areas of food policy; human rights and development; health-related aspects of development and modern languages

Programme content

Year 1: Development Studies / Poverty and Development: Food and Agricultural Economics; Management and Organisation;International Food Policy

Year 2: Globalisation, Trade and Development; Sustainable Livelihoods Analysis; Supply Chain Management; SME and Local Development; Communication Skills in Development; Human Rights Law; Race & Ethnicity; Statistics for Development Research

Year 3: Socio-economic Research Methods; Programme Planning and Management; Development Management and Organisations; Gender and Development; Work Placement

Year 4: Advanced Programme Planning and Policy Processes; Global Food Policy; Macro-Economic Issues in Development; Contemporary Issues in Development; Humanitarian Action in Development; Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Students must present six subjects of which two must be at grade C or above at Advanced GCE (A-Level. Others must be at least at grade C or above on GCSE or Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers. The six subjects above must include:English, Mathematics and a language other than English.

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