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Overview
The Making Policy in International Development course from UCL Summer School will investigate the influence of colonialism, state capacity, regime type, war and conflict, accountability, social structures and corruption on development.
The module engages with both economic theory regarding development and political science research that highlights the challenges to implementing the policies that would lead to economic development.
By the end of the module, students will have:
- Recognised and explained economic and political science theories of development.
- Developed the ability to explain the origins of today’s major development challenges.
- Developed the ability to describe and analyse the development challenges and possible solutions to these challenges in a country of their choosing.
- Developed the ability to read, understand and apply cutting-edge approaches to development.
- Developed the ability to critically assess various policy proposals and design their own.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- What is development and why is it so elusive?
- The poverty trap(s)
- Historical and colonial legacies
- Experiments and randomized controlled trials: cutting edge approaches to development
- The strength of the state: weak, strong and too strong
- Democracy and development: is democracy really the solution to poverty/inequality?
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 125
TOEFL® IBT OR
96
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Credits
15 alternative credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 125
TOEFL® IBT OR
96
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
E2 Language Test Prep Trusted by 7M+ Students
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 7.0 overall and 6.5 in each component or equivalent
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5100 GBP / full≈ 5100 GBP / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals5100 GBP / full≈ 5100 GBP / full
Additional Details
One Session £3,100; Both Sessions £5,100
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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