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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year
University of East Anglia
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year course at University of East Anglia.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Contextual offer: BBB
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L29P
Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year course.
Overview
The biggest challenges facing society today are global, interconnected, and political. Can we balance economic growth with environmental responsibility? Why are more countries engaged in violent conflict than at any time since World War II? Do tech giants hold too much influence over government policy? And what power do state and non-state actors truly wield?
On our BA in Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year, you'll learn the fundamentals of political analysis and apply them to the most pressing questions of our time. You'll develop a critical understanding of how and why global challenges—such as climate change, political instability, inequality, pandemics, war, and humanitarian crises—impact different regions and social groups in varied ways. Most importantly, you'll explore where to find transformative solutions.
You’ll have the flexibility to combine our specialist politics modules with options from geography, economics, anthropology, media, and environmental studies, alongside core global development modules. You’ll be able to hone your knowledge of critical world regions such as Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, or South Asia. You’ll also gain invaluable real-world experience with a year-long work placement. In previous years, students have done placements in South Africa, Uganda, Jordan, Malaysia, and the UK.
By studying with us, you’ll join our close-knit academic community, made up of experts from across multiple disciplines, all housed within the School of Global Development. Collectively our research on Global Development is ranked 1st in the UK (REF 2021).
After graduation, you'll be well equipped for a rewarding career in development, and beyond. Our graduates go on to work in government departments, universities, think tanks, consultancy firms, as well as local and national charities.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Source: University of East Anglia
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Global Development
Location
Main Site | Norwich
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• International development
• Politics
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| International | £23,100 per year |
University of East Anglia student reviews
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Unknown year
1 year ago
Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Uni life is very fun. You get to spend time with your friends and they're always there so you don't get bored. Norwich is a very average city but again you get used to it and it's also very historic
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Cost of living is hard personally but you get used to it. It depends on how you manage your money
Foundation year student
1 year ago
The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.
Foundation year student
1 year ago
I haven't had any issues but they're supportive and available when u need them
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East Anglia
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
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Learning opportunities
87%
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Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
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Assessment and feedback
83%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
74%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
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Academic support
94%
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Academic support
94%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
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Organisation and management
84%
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Organisation and management
84%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
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How well organised is your course?
84%
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Learning resources
89%
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Learning resources
89%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
82%
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Student voice
82%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
95%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
low
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Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
72%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
64%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
low
How well organised is your course?
79%
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Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
43%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
Student information
The Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East Anglia graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics
56%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
17%
Business and public service associate professionals
16%
Administrative occupations
8%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
7%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of East Anglia graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£28.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Global Development with Politics with a Placement Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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