What is Global Development?

Explore the dynamic world of global development

Learn what global development truly means, how it is practiced, and the real-world challenges it addresses. With a special focus on Nairobi, Kenya, you’ll gain insights into issues that affect communities worldwide.

Taught by world-leading academics from the UK’s top School of Global Development (REF2021), this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact on the world.

By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of key features of development, including population growth, migration, urbanisation, and pressing environmental challenges such as waste and pollution.

Join us and be part of the movement to create a fairer planet!

This course is designed for anyone interested in diversity across the world.

It will be of particular interest to those considering study or work in global development.

This course is designed for anyone interested in diversity across the world.

It will be of particular interest to those considering study or work in global development.

• Explain the key ideas, concepts and debates in global development
• Evaluate the different meanings and perceptions of development
• Investigate how development is measured
• Assess how 'development'and 'developing countries' are represented
• Explore the causes and consequences of population growth and distribution
• Describe urbanisation and the motivations that attract people to cities