Global Development

About this programme

Get to the heart of current political thinking and debate and shape your learning to your passions and interests. At York, you'll be at the very forefront of global debates. Internationally-recognised experts will lead your teaching. You'll interrogate their latest research, much of which is driving national and international conversations. Working in a global community, you'll collaborate with students from a variety of backgrounds. In doing so, you'll discover how politics around the world impacts and influences us all. Personalise your learning to the areas of politics and international relations that you're passionate about. All our courses give you a range of option modules to choose from. You can even study a combined course and explore the interface between the subjects you love. There are opportunities for you to spend time abroad during your course. You'll also have the chance to take a placement year. If you're studying at a university outside the UK, you may be able to spend up to a year in York as a visiting student. Find out about scholarships and studentships that are available to students in the Department of Politics and International Relations. Find your career advantage : Turn ambition into achievement with our expert guidance and connections. From your first day here to life after graduation, we’ll help you succeed. Interrogate the time of political crisis that we live in and examine our understandings of power. Explore what higher education is all about. Get tips for making the most of your university life.