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BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Qualification: BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: ARTS
CAO/PAC code: MH101
Points: 320
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 July 2019

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	International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. >>As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective. Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world. We examine the performance of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO’s and Civil Society groups) in meeting these challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

Details

International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. >>As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.

We examine the performance of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO’s and Civil Society groups) in meeting these challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		O6	H7
Math		-	-
Science		-	-

This course requires 3 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on your application and/or interview.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2019. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2019.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

Mature student applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2019 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. The Maynooth Education Click here for details about 1st year optional Critical Skills courses and 2nd year optional Electives and degree pathways. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

How to apply

Course structure

International Development and another subject to degree level as part of a Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor.

1st year

Take either 15 (group 3) or 30 credits of International Development (the extra 15 credits sit outside of the timetabled groups 1-6 in group 7)
Choose up to 3 other subjects (or Critical Skills) from the 5 groups available (max 1 per group)

2nd & 3rd year

International Development
Continue with 1 of your 1st year subjects to degree level as part of a Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor
Optional 10 credit Electives in 2nd year

Students may apply to study overseas after 2nd year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details.

Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.
We will focus on the roles and effectiveness of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO�s and Civil Society groups) and market actors in meeting development challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

Either 15 or 30 credits of International Development.
If taking the 30 credit option: the extra 15 credits are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 1, 2, 4, 5, 6.
Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).

KD1V30 - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES - CLIMATE JUSTICE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE PLANET	KD156	7.5	2
MIGRATION, CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT	KD158	7.5	2
STATES, MARKETS AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES	KD159	7.5	1
UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT	KD157	7.5	1

Year 2

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.
We will focus on the roles and effectiveness of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO�s and Civil Society groups) and market actors in meeting development challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

KD2DM - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT: THEORIES AND PRACTICES	KD202	5	1
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT	KD214	5	2
GLOBAL MOVEMENTS AND SOCIAL CHANGE	KD213	5	1
GLOBALISATION, THE ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT	KD201	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITARIAN ACTION	KD210	5	1
LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE	KD212	5	1
PLANNING FOR DEVELOPMENT	KD206	5	2

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.
We will focus on the roles and effectiveness of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO�s and Civil Society groups) and market actors in meeting development challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

KD2MJ - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credits: 40 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ANTHROPOLOGICAL ENCOUNTERS WITH SUSTAINABILITY	AN242	5	2
ETHNOGRAPHIES OF CRIME AND POLICING	AN205	5	1
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT: THEORIES AND PRACTICES	KD202	5	1
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT	KD214	5	2
GLOBAL MOVEMENTS AND SOCIAL CHANGE	KD213	5	1
GLOBALISATION, THE ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT	KD201	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITARIAN ACTION	KD210	5	1
LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE	KD212	5	1
PLANNING FOR DEVELOPMENT	KD206	5	2

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.
We will focus on the roles and effectiveness of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO�s and Civil Society groups) and market actors in meeting development challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

KD2MI - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT: THEORIES AND PRACTICES	KD202	5	1
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT	KD214	5	2
GLOBAL MOVEMENTS AND SOCIAL CHANGE	KD213	5	1
GLOBALISATION, THE ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT	KD201	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITARIAN ACTION	KD210	5	1
LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE	KD212	5	1
PLANNING FOR DEVELOPMENT	KD206	5	2

Year 3

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.
We will focus on the roles and effectiveness of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO�s and Civil Society groups) and market actors in meeting development challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

KD3DM - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
A PLACE TO CALL HOME: PROPERTY, RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT	KD358	5	1
AFRICAN LIONS: AFRICA, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT	KD357	5	2
FOOD, NUTRITION AND CLIMATE SECURITY	KD303	5	1
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT	KD356	5	2
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES � THE STATE OF THE WORLD	KD359	5	1
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - RESEARCH PROJECT	KD360	5	2
RESEARCH METHODS IN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE	KD351	5	1
THE MEDIA, ADVOCACY AND DEVELOPMENT	KD304	5	2

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.
We will focus on the roles and effectiveness of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO�s and Civil Society groups) and market actors in meeting development challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

KD3MJ - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credits: 40 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
A PLACE TO CALL HOME: PROPERTY, RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT	KD358	5	1
AFRICAN LIONS: AFRICA, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT	KD357	5	2
FOOD, NUTRITION AND CLIMATE SECURITY	KD303	5	1
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT	KD356	5	2
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES � THE STATE OF THE WORLD	KD359	5	1
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - RESEARCH PROJECT	KD360	5	2
RESEARCH METHODS IN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE	KD351	5	1
THE MEDIA, ADVOCACY AND DEVELOPMENT	KD304	5	2

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.
We will focus on the roles and effectiveness of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO�s and Civil Society groups) and market actors in meeting development challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

KD3MI - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
A PLACE TO CALL HOME: PROPERTY, RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT	KD358	5	1
AFRICAN LIONS: AFRICA, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT	KD357	5	2
FOOD, NUTRITION AND CLIMATE SECURITY	KD303	5	1
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT	KD356	5	2
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES � THE STATE OF THE WORLD	KD359	5	1
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - RESEARCH PROJECT	KD360	5	2
RESEARCH METHODS IN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE	KD351	5	1
THE MEDIA, ADVOCACY AND DEVELOPMENT	KD304	5	2

Contacts

Maynooth University International Development Studies Programme,

Rowan House, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

+ 353 1 406 4386 / 4380

intldevstudies@mu.ie

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international-development

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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: Graduates will have developed knowledge of international policy trends, development education, facilitation, project planning and management as well as leadership and working with groups; opening up opportunities in the international development sector. Graduates may also find employment in the development education sector in Ireland, and with international aid agencies and civil society organisations both in Ireland and overseas, especially those focused in the countries of the Global South. Postgraduate study options may include: MA in International Development, accredited by Maynooth University. MA in Anthropology and Development (in conjunction with Irish NGOs Trócaire, Concern and GOAL). MA in Community & Youth Work (professionally-endorsed qualification in Community & Youth Work). >>MA in Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice (offered by the Maynooth University Edward M. Kennedy Institute for Conflict Intervention. Postgraduate options: Postgraduate study options may include: MA in International Development, accredited by Maynooth University. MA in Anthropology and Development (in conjunction with Irish NGOs Trócaire, Concern and GOAL). MA in Community & Youth Work (professionally-endorsed qualification in Community & Youth Work). >>MA in Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice (offered by the Maynooth University Edward M. Kennedy Institute for Conflict Intervention. Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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