Social Sciences (Development) (R23-DEV)
Open UniversitySocial Sciences (Development) (R23-DEV) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 3-6 years.
About this course
This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. You’ll be empowered to tackle global inequalities by fostering the comprehension of interconnections among global, regional, national, and local processes of social change. You’ll take a critical approach to real-world issues, delving into policies, programs, and practices. By recognising the complexity of global inequalities, the Development route integrates diverse disciplines such as economics, sociology, politics, and geography, enriching your understanding of complex challenges and their resolution.
Key features of the course
- Specialise in development within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree.
- Develop expertise on global inequalities by engaging with the global, regional, national, and local dynamics of change.
- Study the consequences of international policies, programs, and practices for global inequalities.
- Develop an interdisciplinary approach addressing economics, sociology, politics, and geography.
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 3-6 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Policing, Sociology, Criminology
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ