Why study this course with us?- Politics and International Development Studies at the University of Chester looks behind the media headlines and assumptions that surround power politics. We explore the underlying political issues and ask age old questions such as ÔHow do we achieve the good society?Õ; ÔDo the strong do as they please, while the weak suffer?Õ; and ÔIs the point of politics to change the world?Õ.
- The teaching team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. We may also invite guest lecturers to provide specialist sessions and where appropriate, facilitate visits to political institutions and events with regional MPs and local authorities.
- You will be challenged to understand how development happens and what key stakeholders do. We aim for you to experience development first-hand through fieldwork, international experience, and meeting UN diplomats in Geneva.
- You will have opportunities to explore a range of development issues with members of the development community, and may be able to build your own network of development professionals during your course.
- Our course has a strong vocational orientation, providing you with the opportunity to combine academic training with practical experience of development work in the UK and abroad.
Job prospects
Students of IDS are well placed to gain jobs in the development community. Recent graduates are working all of the world in a variery of development roles, for example for non-governmental organisations and the UN. Others work in various third sector and socially-focused organisations in the UK.
