World Development

WORLD DEVELOPMENT
Level(s):AS, A2
FACTS
Courses available

AS, A2

Entry requirements

How the courses are assessed

AS & A2: 70% exam and 30% coursework

Exam board

WJEC

Where does it lead?

This course is good preparation for a range of degrees including Development Studies, International Relations, Sociology, Economics, Politics and International Business.

Other information

Visits to eg Earthship, Sussex University conference, Zambia, New York

• Gallery from the Zambia Trip 2009

The little that we see of the developing world through the media is distorted and simplifed. Life in developing countries is not just about disasters, famines and earthquakes. There is very little discussion about the root causes of poverty and inequality. This course gives students the opportunity to investigate these issues and develop a better understanding of our increasingly interdependent world. Students will also learn that decisions made here have an impact on the lives of people all over the world

TOPICS COVERED
AS Level
Basic needs & impact on resources \ Sustainability & environmental tolerance \ Approaches to sustainability \ Defnitions & measures of poverty \ Strategies to solve poverty \ Impact of debt

A2 Level
Concept of development has changed over time \ Different groups have differing attitudes to development \ Impact of international initiatives on development \ Trade & development \ FDI & development \ The role of aid in development