International Year One in International Development with Media

Overview

Preparing students for direct entry to Year 2 of six different undergraduate degrees in International Development at UEA.

Key information

  • Study alongside first year UEA students for some modules.
  • Develop an understanding of contemporary debates and issues such as poverty, gender inequality and conflict and economic growth.
  • Explore the practical application of media theories, principles and concepts in the context of development.

Entry requirements

Age requirement
17
Academic requirements
Satisfactory completion of A-levels to the required standards, or first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent.
English language entry requirements
3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in other subskills) or equivalent.

Dates & Fees

September 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 19 September 2022 - Fri 23 June 2023
£19,470

Modules

Compulsory Modules
Big Questions for People and Planet
20 Credits
English Language and Study Skills for International Development and Media
0 Credits
Humanitarian Communication
20 Credits
Introduction to Economics for International Students
20 Credits
Politics and International Development for International Students
20 Credits
Social Anthropology and International Development for International Students
20 Credits
Specialist Modules
Global Development and the Environment
20 Credits
Introduction to Media Studies for International Students
20 Credits

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
International Development and the Environment with Overseas Placement-BSc (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Natural Resources for Development, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development and the Environment with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Natural Resources for Development, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development and the Environment-BSc (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Natural Resources for Development, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Anthropology with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Social Anthropology and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Anthropology with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Social Anthropology and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Anthropology-BA (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Social Anthropology and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Economics with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Economics and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Economics with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Economics and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Economics-BA (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Economics and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in two and 50% in two of the four other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Politics with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Politics and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Politics with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Politics and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Politics-BA (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Politics and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in two and 50% in two of the four other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development-BA (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in two and 50% in two of the four other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
Media and International Development with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
Media and International Development with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
Media and International Development-BA (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.

Entry requirements

Age requirement
17
Academic requirements
Satisfactory completion of A-levels to the required standards, or first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent.
English language entry requirements
3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in other subskills) or equivalent.

Dates & Fees

September 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 18 September 2023 - Fri 14 June 2024

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
International Development and the Environment with Overseas Placement-BSc (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Natural Resources for Development, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development and the Environment with a Year Abroad-BSc (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Natural Resources for Development, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development and the Environment-BSc (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Natural Resources for Development, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Anthropology with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Social Anthropology and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Anthropology with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Social Anthropology and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Anthropology-BA (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Social Anthropology and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Economics with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Economics and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Economics with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Economics and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Economics-BA (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Economics and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in two and 50% in two of the four other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Politics with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Politics and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Politics with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Politics and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with Politics-BA (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Politics and International Development and Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in two and 50% in two of the four other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
International Development-BA (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in two and 50% in two of the four other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
Media and International Development with Overseas Placement-BA (Hons)
P
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
Media and International Development with a Year Abroad-BA (Hons)
A
N/A
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.
Media and International Development-BA (Hons)
65%
Minimum of 40% in Introduction to Development Studies and Humanitarian Communication modules, 55% in Introduction to Media Studies, 50% in all other modules. Minimum English 60% in all components.