Globalisation and Development Studies Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Globalisation and Development Studies programme from Liverpool Hope University traces the root causes of global stratification in relation to the development of economies in the Global North at the expense of those in the Global South, particularly former colonies.

The course utilises theories and marginalised voices from the Global South to analyse actions of states, state alliances and international organisations in the context of inequalities and a growing awareness of the need for social change.

Analysing globalisation as a system of exploitation will allow the students to engage with the topics of global dependencies, free trade zones, trafficking, modern slavery, sweatshops and feminization of poverty in the Global South, including the impact of fast fashion on climate change.  

Participation in this course will facilitate access to international careers or careers in international NGOs, local authorities, UN or EU development focused organisations or charities, including leadership positions and close links with a variety of industries

Career opportunities:

Students with an MA degree in Globalisation and Development Studies can gain access to a wide variety of leadership roles, including jobs in global organisations such as the United Nations institutions, international NGO’s, charities, and civil society. Organisations committed to the principles of global justice, diversity, equality and inclusion in general welcome applicants who have a background in international development. Global careers for lasting change related to anything from aid and project planning, research and policy development and analysis, rural and urban development, and environmental preservation would all be within reach.