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Development Studies
Development Studies is a multidisciplinary social science subject. It has a particular focus on developing countries and issues relating to social and economic development. It incorporates aspects of the fields of anthropology, criminology, demography, ecology, economics, geography, history, international relations, philosophy, political science, public management and sociology. Development studies is a relatively new academic discipline and is often taught in combination with more traditional degree subjects.
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Development Studies
Campus | Institution Name | Country | Campus Style | Institution Size | Selectivity | Education Model |
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University of Bath | UK | One main campus where all student facilities are based. It is 10 minutes on the bus from the City. | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Bath looks at applications holistically, looking carefully at personal statements. | All courses at University of Bath offer the opportunity of a professional placement or study abroad. | |
Bocconi University | Italy | City Island Campus located close to the city center in a safe and vibrant area | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | Our programs provide ground-breaking and innovative course content through hands-on interaction | |
Carleton University | Canada | City Island Campus | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution | |
University of Manchester | UK | Island Campus in a City | Very Large Institution >30,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | Single subject focus with some predefined combination/Joint Honours courses that combine complementary areas of study e.g. Engineering with Management | |
Queens University | Canada | Conveniently located beside Lake Ontario and walking distance to downtown. | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | Medical-Doctoral Research University | |
University of Reading | UK, Malaysia | Suburban Campus | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Not given by institution | Single subject and extensive joint honours | |
University of Sussex | UK | Suburban Campus campus on the doorstep of Brighton. | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) | Single and Joint Honours but a new Liberal Arts degree and keenly promote an interdisciplinary approach encouraging students to take subjects outside of their own where possible. | |
University of Southern California (USC) | USA | Urban, in a very large city | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | Liberal Arts Foundation with Subject Focus |
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Useful Skills
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ICT | |
Note Taking | |
Analytical | |
Data Manipulation | |
Staying Motivated / Working Hard | |
Teamwork | |
Aiming High | |
Staying Positive (Resilience) | |
Research |
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