BA International Development
About this course
BA in International Development, an international development with economics degree exploring the development process in emerging economies and the changing global economy. Students can undertake a four-year variant including a period studying abroad at international partner institutions in regions such as Asia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, or the United States.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: No required subjects.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA International Development (L900, L901 (with a year abroad)) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 68%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 11%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Development at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £57,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Development studies.
What do graduates of BA International Development at King's College London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Development at King's College London?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Development at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Does BA International Development at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Development at King's College London?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.