International Development and Russian A BA

International Development gives you an insight into the challenges of global development, how people perceive their causes and the ways in which different actors respond to them. Core modules introduce you to key issues such as the impact of colonialism and how different agencies contribute to development. You ll also choose from optional and discovery modules that allow you to pursue your own interests. It s a fascinating introduction to major world issues as they are seen in the Global South.If you have A-level Russian or equivalent, this degree will improve and refine your language skills, and introduce you to various aspects of Russian culture, history and politics. A combination of core and optional modules will give you a firm grounding in the Russian language and you'll be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules exploring topics that suit your interests in Russian history, culture and society. You ll also spend a year studying in Russia to develop your spoken and written Russian. But you ll also choose from optional modules to explore topics from Dostoevsky to the language of the media.