International development practice

International development is an interdisciplinary area of study focused on understanding and addressing the political, economic, cultural and ecological challenges that can lead to extreme poverty, poor health, fragile governance, inequality and environmental vulnerability. Focusing on ideas, theories, and debates in their historical and current context, students will explore issues such as governance, disaster management and resilience, global health, migration and mobility, gender, civil society, gender peace and security, human rights, political institutions, and globalization. The focus is on applying the skills and knowledge gained in the degree in order to develop sustainable solutions to the worlds most pressing problems.