SECTION 1 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
International Development (group 3 subject) CAO Code: MH101 | CAO Points 2021: 338 For full details of MH101 minimum entry requirements see p. 42.
>>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.
Course structure 1st year
2nd year and Final year
BA Bachelor of Arts – International Development – Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor
>>Continue with International Development and 1 other 1st year subject as a Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor
International Development and 1 other subject to degree level. >>Take either 15 or 30 credits of International Development >>Choose up to 3 other subjects including Critical Skills from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table p. 45)
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year
>>Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details)
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics 1st year 15 credit option: >>Introduction to key issues in International Development >>Focus on key development challenges confronting the world today >>Theory and practice of International Development responses
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30 credit option: As per the 15 credit option, plus further modules that focus on: >>Critical thinking in development >>The work of key actors in the development sector (including non-governmental organisations, the state and international institutions)
2nd year
Final year
>>Development of key skills such as leadership, participatory development practice and project design >>Build knowledge on development action including globalisation, gender inequality and humanitarian emergencies
>>Participation in optional research project >>Advanced classes on contemporary issues in development, climate change and food security, conflict and media/advocacy