Economics and International Development, BA (Hons)

Ranked 1st globally for Development Studies and in the top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (QS and THE World University Rankings by Subject 2024), this course equips students with economic tools to address global challenges. Taught by leading experts, it covers theories of development, aid history, international economics, macro and micro principles, policy dilemmas, colonialism's influence, trade, financial crises, and quantitative skills in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics. Students can select options in international trade or development economics, supported by an Academic Success Adviser for skills like critical thinking and writing, plus opportunities for study abroad or professional placement.The University of Sussex Business School integrates management, economics, and innovation to drive global impact, emphasizing research that shapes policy and promotes sustainability through responsible management principles. Located on a scenic campus near the South Downs National Park and Brighton & Hove, with easy access to Gatwick Airport and London, the program offers modules accessible via the course page.

See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.