International Development London School of Economics and Political Science

Overview

Graduates can work for governments, international organisations such as the United Nations, aid agencies and non-governmental organizations, and for the private sector. The discipline offers the chance to gain experience in various elements of politics, economics and social policy with practical problem-solving skills. 

Careers can include economic planning, rural development, humanitarianism, poverty reduction, and working to provide public services and environmental protection.

This International Development degree is for you if you wish to:

• understand and to shape processes of social and economic change in order to reduce poverty and to create a better life for poorer people, and the countries where they live
• gain experience in themes of economic, political and social analysis, with options to take related fields through optional courses
• undertake a wide-ranging training in diverse social science skills, and in the subject matter of International Development
• connect different approaches to development and address real-world problems relating to economic growth, politics, humanitarianism, poverty, environment and governance in poorer countries.

Prestige and career progression

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) provides academic direction for this programme. LSE is regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. International Development is a growing field of public policy and private investment. Graduates can work for governments, international organisations such as the United Nations, aid agencies and non-governmental organizations, and for the private sector. 

The discipline offers the chance to gain experience in various elements of politics, economics and social policy with practical problem-solving skills. Careers can include economic planning, rural development, humanitarianism, poverty reduction, and working to provide public services and environmental protection.

Online support

When you register we will send you a username and password giving you access to the Student Portal. You can then access your University of London email account and two other key online resources:

The virtual learning environment (VLE)

The online virtual learning environment (VLE) provides electronic copies of all printed study materials. There are also forums that allow you to share interests and experience, and to work collaboratively with other students to solve problems and discuss subject material.

Online support materials are being developed continuously and for some courses audio-visual tutorials, recorded lectures, academic interviews and debates are available, along with self-testing activities and expert study skills advice.