The Subject Development Studies is concerned with the economic, social and environmental problems of countries undergoing change. It concentrates mainly on poor countries located in the world's tropical and semi-tropical regions. Course Content Development Studies is a multi-disciplinary programme taught in Years 2 and 3.
Students take four modules, two in each year.
No specific Year I modules are required for this programme, although students considering taking the minor degree in Development Studies should consider taking Third World Politics in Year 1. The main value of the programme arises from the insights it provides into the problems of poor countries and the relationships between them and rich countries. It may also be of value to students intending to work in a Third World country or in a development organisation such as Oxfam or Concern.