International Development with Economics with a Placement Year

Overview

On this International Development with Economics with a Placement Year degree at the University of East Anglia  you’ll examine international development while establishing strong foundations in micro and macro economics. You’ll acquire the ability to think like an economist about important world issues, using data and becoming familiar with models of how the world works. You’ll study microeconomics and macroeconomics. You’ll also explore definitions of economic development, and investigate the relationship between poverty, economic development and trade theories, exclusion and deprivation.

You’ll address economic and broader socio-political processes. You'll explore the relationship between economy and the environment in different world regions, examining globalisation and its effects.

Careers

• Multilateral organisations
• British Government, including in the Department for International Development, the Department for Health and the Department for Communities
• Local Government
• NGOs
• Universities
• Consultancy firms