International Development (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout the  International Development (Hons) degree course from University of Portsmouth  you'll expand your understanding of the role and purpose of cooperation between governments, international organisations and non-governmental organisation (NGOs) in international development, using this to gain insights into strategies to improve people's lives on a global scale. 

This International Development (Hons) degree course from University of Portsmouth is ideal for a national and international career in roles such as community development, advocacy, policy development and public affairs. You'll have the confidence and ability to take what you learn on this course to make a positive impact in areas such as gender equality and women’s empowerment, democracy, human rights and conflict and security.

Career opportunities:

When you graduate, you'll have an extensive range of skills including analysis, criticism and argument, communication and problem-solving that you can use in your future role advocating for and creating pathways to positive change. You'll be ready to take on roles in organisations that put people at the heart of their strategies and policies, in areas such as policy and outreach.

You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level with a Master’s in International Development, or take the next step into research that could inform policy with a PhD. Discover the areas you could make a difference in by exploring the research taking place at Portsmouth around Area Studies and Global Governance.

No matter what route you take, the skills and knowledge you develop on this course will prepare you for a rewarding role making a difference in the lives of others.

What can you do with an international development degree?

This course gives you the skills for careers in areas such as:

• international community development

• civil service

• fundraising, campaigning and advocacy

• policy development

• social enterprise

• corporate social responsibility

• public affairs

• project management

What jobs can you do with an international development degree?

Our graduates have gone on to roles such as:

• programme management, support and evaluation roles for international agencies and non-governmental organisations

• fundraising development coordinator

• human rights advocacy

• media and digital content lead

• social researcher

• community development practitioner

• sustainable sourcing specialist for multinational corporations

• teacher

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have worked for non-governmental organisations (NGOs), government departments and companies such as:

• Save the Children

• Street Doctors

• CAFOD

• the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

• the Department of International Development

• Shelterbox

• British Chamber of Commerce

• Universal Music Group