Bachelor of Science (BSc)

BSc Global Development

Learn about the social, economic and environmental challenges faced by the Global South and help drive forward social justice for all.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: L905 / Institution code: M20

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Course overview

  • We’re one of the top ten departments for development studies in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
  • Focus on the social, economic and environmental challenges faced by the Global South and explore connections with the Global North.
  • The Global Development Institute is one of the largest most diverse providers of development studies in Europe.
  • 85% of our research outputs are either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (Research Excellence Framework 2021), meaning that you will be taught by world-leading experts in their fields.
  • Benefit from an impressive history of development studies at Manchester of over 60 years - we have educated more than 10,000 students from across the world who now help drive forward sustainable development and social justice for all.
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School/Faculty
School of Environment, Education and Development
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