Global Development
Why Global Development?
This is an innovative, interdisciplinary programme which examines the most pressing development challenges of our time – from health pandemics to social inequalities and climate change.
The programme will equip you with a range of theoretical and methodological tools for understanding development challenges from a global, intersectional perspective that centres on the role of gender and race. You will learn about different languages and cultures in order to challenge the common use of Western historical experiences as the universal templates against which the rest of the world is understood.
You will gain first-hand experience of debating development theory, conducting original fieldwork and engaging global policy actors in order to develop evidence-based responses to the key development challenges of the 21st century, equipping you for a career in the global development arena.
Our BA Global Development programme combines the academic expertise across the School of Geography together with the School of Politics and International Relations, the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film, and the School of History.
Programme Highlights
- The breadth of modules available allows students to tailor their studies and create a really unique programme depending on their interests and includes language modules.
- Students will explore topical issues such as climate change; health pandemics; social inequalities; global policy; gender; and race.
- Tailored Independent Study in Global Development module in the third year where students will be encouraged to undertake an interdisciplinary approach, combining elements from their previous study.
- Develop a global perspective, harness inter-cultural communication skills and show an understanding and awareness of cultural differences.
Re-thinking the future of work after the pandemic
Dr William Monteith, Lecturer in Human Geography and Programme Lead for the BA Global Development at Queen Mary, is set to release an edited collection based on his research on experiences of informal and unwaged work in different regions of the world.
The information found in Dr Monteith's book will feed into the BA Global Development programme, linking to broader development issues – from health pandemics to financial crises and climate change – which can no longer be understood outside of a global framework.