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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. | |
Brunel University London | UK | Suburban Campus | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) Admissions rate varies by subjects, with Medicine and Healthcare subjects extremely selective | Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution | |
Lafayette College | USA | A small city with big charm, Easton is a hot spot for shows, food, festivals, trails, and more. | Small Institution <5000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate | Lafayette blends liberal arts and engineering, with a keen focus on interdisciplinary studies. | |
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 | |
Minerva University | USA, South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan. | Safe, welcoming residences in dynamic urban environments | Small Institution <5000 | Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/applicant-qualifications/ | Fully active learning in every class. Small, engaging seminar format. | |
University of Reading | UK, Malaysia | Suburban Campus | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Not given by institution | Single subject and extensive joint honours | |
Sciences Po | France | Campuses: Paris, Le Havre, Reims, Poitiers, Nancy, Dijon, Menton https://www.sciencespo.fr/en/about/our-campuses | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | https://www.sciencespo.fr/en/education/education-glance | |
University College Utrecht | Netherlands | City Island Campus - An American-style campus in the Netherlands. Highly international and housing guaranteed. | Small Institution <5000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) - Annually we have about 1,200 applications for 250 places. | Liberal Arts and Science: Compose a multi-disciplinary curriculum, 230+ classes in humanities, science and social science |
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Analytical | |
Data Manipulation | |
Staying Motivated / Working Hard | |
Teamwork | |
Aiming High | |
Staying Positive (Resilience) | |
Research |
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