BA (Hons) Global Development with Media with International Year One

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Global Development with Media with International Year One program at UEA combines foundational studies with a degree in Global Development and Media. Students explore the role of media and communication in global development, developing critical thinking and analytical skills for careers in development and humanitarian work. The program offers opportunities for internships and work placements, enhancing employability in organizations focusing on global development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program combines preparation studies with a BA (Hons) Global Development and Media degree at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in a three-year study plan. The program focuses on exploring the complex relationship between media, communication, and global development.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of media and communication in global development.
• To develop students' critical thinking skills and analytical abilities in relation to global development issues.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in development and humanitarian work.

Outline:

• Year 1: Taught by both INTO UEA and UEA's School of Global Development.
Students explore the complex relationship between media, communication, and global development.
• Years 2 and 3: Taught solely at the School of Global Development.

Careers:

• Develops professional and technical competencies highly valued by employers such as government agencies, the United Nations, consultancy firms, and NGOs that focus on development and humanitarian work.
• Opportunity to enhance studies with a work placement in the UK or overseas.

Other:

• UEA is 11th in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
• Students require a single iCAS and one study visa for the full duration of study.
• During Year 1 of study, 40 to 60 credits are taught at UEA together with first-year university students.
The remaining credits are taught in smaller, more personalized classes at INTO UEA.

Tuition fee£ 19,995.00 Accommodation £ 2,079.00 - 12,502.00 Enrolment fee (Compulsory)£ 250.00 Textbooks (Compulsory)£ 70.00 - 405.00 Lab fee (Compulsory - course dependent)£ 500.00 Airport pick-up (Optional)£ 45.00 - 330.00 Social programme (Optional)£ 50.00 CAS charges (Compulsory -course dependent)£ 25.00 Approximate cost£ 23,014.00 - 34,057.00