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About International Development BA (hons) in University of Sussex

Study at the world’s highest ranked university for the study of Development Studies. You’ll learn from experts who are making a difference across the world, in topics ranging from human rights to the environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge with a range of activities beyond the curriculum. From joining the Sussex International Development Society to participating in student-organised seminars and film series, along with attending Sussex Development Lectures or volunteering, there are lots of ways to get involved.

Your future career

You gain transferable skills such as being intellectually flexible and an independent learner. You also develop organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

You can use your International Development degree for careers in:

• environment and international development
• the charity, voluntary, social and welfare sectors
• the Civil Service, politics and social research.

We support and stay in touch with our graduates – you can attend specialist careers events and receive careers advice from Sussex, even after when you have completed your studies.

Graduate destinations

Recent International Development graduates have started jobs as or in:

• global change and deployment specialist, Save the Children International
• consultant, UN Industrial Development Organisation
• communications and administration officer, Bhopal Medical Appeal.

Academic qualification equivalents

• 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)  or 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :          6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
• TOEFL        :          88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
• PTE             :           62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.

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