International Development and Human Geography (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)

• Overview

  This course is designed to introduced you to main issues surrounding International Development within the context of an unequal global economy. It will lead you to enjoyable and challenging training in Human geography, focusing upon core skills and concepts.

  Combining Human Geography and International Development will provide you with a relevant, progressive and educational experience. Our aim is to ensure you gain an understanding of the basic concepts, skills and methods of geographical enquiry, whilst gaining an insight into the ways in which the individual disciplines of geography, sociology, politics and economics approach the study of developing countries.

  We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.

  *with a 2:2 degree classification or higher

  Course

  Highlights

  • Year-long optional work placement available.
  • Flexible modules to tailor your degree to your needs.
  • Study trips available throughout the course.
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.*

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• Course Details

  From a Geographical perspective, you will engage in contemporary debates concerning the content of Human Geography, and will explore these debates through ‘field’ experience. Alongside this you will study International Development themes such as economic growth, trade, aid, modernisation and urbanisation, together with detailed development case studies drawn from specific countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

  Joint Honours programmes are flexible and ideal for you if you want to study diverse subject areas and you can tailor modules around your interests. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to investigating current development problems and the strategies used to tackle them. You will gain an understanding of the basic concepts, skills and methods of Geographical enquiry and the application of these to themes, issues and debates in the social, cultural, political, economic and natural environments. The programme also explores economic growth, trade, aid, modernisation and urbanisation.

  You will also have the opportunity to attend an optional field trip. This is currently to South West USA (Las Vegas, Arizona, Utah), where you will explore issues related to tourism and resource management.

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  Additional

  Information

  Optional Work Placement Year

  There is an optional year-long work placement on this course. If you choose to do this placement year you will gain valuable industry experience in the area of your choosing.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Day

    Discover your Course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Student Story

    James Moorhouse

    James is now enjoying life as a language teaching assistant at a school in Guangdong Province. Looking back on his time at Northampton, James is full of praise for the lecturers on his course.

    “They were great at providing support and offered advice for our future career plans. They also taught the lessons with great enthusiasm and made them interesting with plenty of group discussions. The lecturers seemed genuine in wanting to hear our opinions on subject matters which further helped to make the course more involving.”

    
• Requirements

  A typical offer is BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. Standard entry requirements apply. Applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or career qualifications are also welcome.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

   

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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3

  You will be introduced to many concepts in the field of Development, together with empirical examples. You will gain a solid understanding of economics, geography and sociology/politics and will also have the opportunity to examine a wide range of issues and debates within Human Geography.

  • Introducing Human Geographies (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO1006

    Core Module Y
  • Geographical Techniques 1 (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO1013

    Core Module Y
  • Learning for Sustainable Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO1017

    Core Module Y
  • The Developing World (20 Credits)
    Module code: DEV1002

    Core Module Y
  • Geography and Development 1 (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO1010

    Core Module Y
  • International Developments: Social and Cultural Issues and Debates (20 Credits)
    Module code: DEV1001

    Core Module Y

  Stage Two modules build upon the issues explored in year one. You are able to specialise in particular topics of your choosing. Topics include research methods, development geographies of Africa, Native Americans, Asian business, transport geography, and  urban geographies.

  • Approaches to Research in Human Geography (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO2029

    Core Module Y
  • Issues in Human Geography (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO2028

    Core Module Y
  • USA Field Module (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO2104

    Core Module N
  • Transport and Mobility (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO2030

    Core Module N
  • Populations and Migrations (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO2032

    Core Module N
  • Development Economics (20 Credits)
    Module code: DEV2002

    Core Module N
  • Globalisation and Development in the 21st Century (20 Credits)
    Module code: DEV2001

    Core Module N
  • Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa (20 Credits)
    Module code: IRD2104

    Core Module N
  • Security, Terror and New Wars (20 Credits)
    Module code: IRD2101

    Core Module N
  • Populations and Migrations (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO2032

    Core Module N
  • (Optional Placement Year) The Placement Year Experience: Organisations in Context (WBL) (40 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2053

    Core Module Y

  You to focus your studies on your own particular areas of interest. You will be encouraged to combine and compare different types of analysis to provide a broad-based understanding of the debates. You will conduct a dissertation on your chosen subject area, enabling you to focus your research interests.

  • Human Geography Dissertation (40 Credits)
    Module code: GEO4007

    Core Module N
  • Human Geography Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO4002

    Core Module N
  • Human Geography Joint Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO4003

    Core Module N
  • Geographers at Work (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO3030

    Core Module N
  • Leisure, People and the Environment (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO3019

    Core Module N
  • Children's Geographies (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO3007

    Core Module N
  • Geographies of Sport (20 Credits)
    Module code: GEO3031

    Core Module N
  • International Development Dissertation (40 Credits)
    Module code: DEV4001

    Core Module N
  • International Development Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: DEV4002

    Core Module N
  • Joint Interdisciplinary Dissertation/Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: DEV4003

    Core Module N
  • The Political Economy of China (20 Credits)
    Module code: ECN3002

    Core Module N
  • Development and change in the Global South (20 Credits)
    Module code: DEV3001

    Core Module N
  • The Political Economy of Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: DEV3002

    Core Module N
  • Global Business Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: BUS3003

    Core Module N
  • Global Ethics and Identity (20 Credits)
    Module code: IRD3037

    Core Module N
  • Contemporary Challenges in World Politics (20 Credits)
    Module code: IRD3038

    Core Module N
  • The Politics of the Dispossessed (20 Credits)
    Module code: IRD3050

    Core Module N

  Module information is quoted for 19/20 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • this course provides a multidisciplinary approach to your studies
  • you will be well prepared for careers in international charitable organisations or multinational companies in developing countries
  • emphasis on links between geography and the ‘world of work’ in both theory and practice
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    International Tourism Development MA

    Managing Waste and Environmental Resources MSc

    
  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,450 per 20 credit module

  Additional Costs

  There is no charge for field visits within the UK, however the optional 15 night trip to the USA as part of the second year module, USA Field Module, typically costs about £2,000.

  The Geneva study trip is optional and the cost in previous years has not exceeded £150 for flights and accommodation. Students normally allow an additional £25 per day for three days for their expenses. You may need to purchase a visa for the trip.

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,900

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional Costs

  There is no charge for field visits within the UK, however the optional 15 night trip to the USA as part of the second year module, USA Field Module, typically costs about £2,000.

  The Geneva study trip is optional and the cost in previous years has not exceeded £150 for flights and accommodation. Students normally allow an additional £25 per day for three days for their expenses. You may need to purchase a visa for the trip.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,500

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Scholarships

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

  The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Joint Honours Study

  This award combination will always be a BA. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for more information on Joint Honours Degree designations.

  If you choose to study a Joint Honours degree at the University of Northampton you can select a programme that suits your interests and strengths. This option opens up a host of possibilities to you, offering a wide range of opportunities for careers and further study at your fingertips. In the Joint Honours programme, you will select two subjects as joint for stage one. You may continue with equal emphasis on two subjects as a joint degree in stages two and three, or switch to a major or minor split. The degree title is derived from the two subjects.

  With a Joint Honours degree you can ensure that your programme has:

  • Breadth: you are not focused on a single specialism, but are able to study across two disciplines
  • Flexibility: you can adjust the balance of your programme depending on the interests and skills you develop during your time with us
  • Embedded skills: you will have all the graduate level skills that employers are looking for
  • Student support: your own personal tutor will work with you as you learn and progress.

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