International Development

Within the International Development degree at University of Bath you’ll study a range of key international development issues with a core focus on the in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research. This will allow you to gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the fields of international development and development studies.

Career prospects

There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.

Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.

This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of international development research and enquiry.

Courses include:

• Digital methods and data skills for MRes

• History and theory of international development for MRes

• Research methods in social sciences

• Advanced qualitative methods

• Advanced quantitative methods

• Global political economy

• Humanitarianism

• Independent research essay

• Knowledge, data and our digital social world

• Management of international development

• The politics and practice of sustainability