Program Description

Environmental considerations are central to international development theory, policy and practice. Our course gives you an in-depth understanding of the complexities of international development. You'll also explore how society-environment interactions influence international development policy and practice.

You'll develop professional skills, carry out hands-on research during an overseas field class, and you'll complete a placement-based dissertation that links academic theory with development practice.

Our teaching involves industry and sector specialists, which means you can make connections and contacts with a global network of expertise beyond the University. On this course you'll develop the practical skills you need to work within development and environmental organisations around the world.

Field class

You'll go on an overseas field class for around 10 days as part of this course. The field class gives you the chance to develop your research skills while learning about everyday development challenges and the outcomes of development interventions. We offer a range of field class destinations each year. Recent field classes were in Kenya, Tanzania, India and Nepal.