
International Development BA (Hons)
Course Overview - International Development BA (Hons)
The International Development BA offers you a distinctive approach to the study of development by concentrating on the middle-income countries responsible for driving changes in the global economy. You will examine how the emerging economies are promoting economic, social and political development as well as growth in new and often innovative ways.
Key benefits
• The interdisciplinary course offers a distinctive approach to the study of development by focusing on the emerging economies and international development.
• Located in the heart of London wi...
The International Development BA offers you a distinctive approach to the study of development by concentrating on the middle-income countries responsible for driving changes in the global economy. You will examine how the emerging economies are promoting economic, social and political development as well as growth in new and often innovative ways.<br/><br/>Key benefits<br/>• The interdisciplinary course offers a distinctive approach to the study of development by focusing on the emerging economies and international development.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Located in the heart of London with excellent academic, social and cultural opportunities and wide-ranging access to library and archival resources nearby.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You can choose to study abroad for a full year and extend your education at Kings over four years. <br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L900
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9,P:0
Access to Humanities Diploma (or similar subject). At least one social science subject preferred.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
At least one social science subject preferred.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. At least one social science subject preferred.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,D3
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. At least one social science subject preferred.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Not Accepted
A level
A,A,A
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.
T Level
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |