International Development Studies (BIN) / BSc
BSc Common part
Common Part
The BSc programme consists of:
B1 - 60 credits compulsory courses
B2 - 60 credits compulsory courses
B3 - 24 credits specialization courses (A or B or C), 12 credits extended essay, 24 credits free choice
| Course | Ects | CS/RO | Phase | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT-12806 | Mathematics M (Mathematics for Social Sciences) | 6.00 | CS | B1 | 1 |
| RHI-10506 | Introduction to International Development Studies | 6.00 | CS | B1 | 1 |
| ECH-10306 | Economics A | 6.00 | CS | B1 | 2 |
| RSO-10306 | Sociology | 6.00 | CS | B1 | 2 |
| MAT-11806 | Introduction to Statistics | 6.00 | CS | B1 | 3 |
| YSS-10306 | Research Methods in the Social Sciences | 6.00 | CS | B1 | 3 |
| LAW-10306 | Law, Policy and Governance | 6.00 | CS | B1 | 4 |
| RDS-10306 | Introduction to the Use and Management of Natural Resources | 6.00 | CS | B1 | 4 |
| RSO-20806 | Agricultural and Rural Development: Sociological Perspectives | 6.00 | CS | B1 | 5 |
| YSS-10906 | Analysis of a Problem Situation | 6.00 | CS | B1 | 5 |
| CIS-10306 | Introduction to Communication and Innovation | 6.00 | CS | B2 | 1 |
| DEC-20806 | Agricultural and Rural Development: Economic Perspectives | 6.00 | CS | B2 | 1 |
| LAW-20306 | International Policies and Institutions | 6.00 | CS | B2 | 2 |
| RHI-20306 | Globalization in Historical Perspective | 6.00 | CS | B2 | 2 |
| ENP-22806 | Theories & Themes: Sociology and Economics | 6.00 | CS | B2 | 3 |
| TAD-10306 | Introduction Technology Studies | 6.00 | CS | B2 | 3 |
| DEC-20306 | Rural Households and Livelihood Strategies | 6.00 | CS | B2 | 4 |
| ENR-20306 | Environmental Economics and Policy | 6.00 | CS | B2 | 4 |
| RDS-21306 | Methods, Techniques and Data Analysis for Field Research A | 6.00 | CS | B2 | 5 |
| YSS-20806 | Field Research Practical | 6.00 | CS | B2 | 5 |
Major A - Sociology of Rural Development
Limited choice:
Choose 1 extended essay of 12 credits (code 80912) from one of the following chair groups: ENP, RDS, RSO.
Before starting the extended essay a minimum of two of the four specialisation courses has to be completed.
| Course | Ects | CS/RO | Phase | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSO-30806 | The Sociology of Farming and Rural Life | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 1 |
| RDS-30306 | Sociological Theories of Rural Transformation | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 2 |
| ENP-31806 | Globalization and Sustainability of Food Production and Consumption | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 3 |
| RSO-21306 | Policy, People and Resources in Comparative Perspective | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 4 |
Major B - Economics of Rural Development
Limited choice:
Choose 1 extended essay of 12 credits (code 80912) from one of the following chair groups: AEP, DEC, ENR.
Before starting the extended essay a minimum of two of the four specialisation courses has to be completed.
| Course | Ects | CS/RO | Phase | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP-20806 | Institutional Economics and Economic Organisation Theory | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 1 |
| ECH-21806 | Microeconomics | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 2 |
| ECH-20806 | Macroeconomics and International Trade | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 3 |
| ECH-21306 | Spatial and Regional Economics | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 4 |
Major C - Communication, Technology and Policy
Limited choice:
Choose 1 extended essay of 12 credits (code 80912) from one of the following chair groups: CIS, LAW, TAD
Before starting the extended essay a minimum of two of the four specialisation courses has to be completed.
| Course | Ects | CS/RO | Phase | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAW-21306 | Law and Public Power | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 1 |
| CIS-21306 | Innovation Management and Cross-Disciplinary Design | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 2 |
| CIS-20306 | Communication and Policy-making | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 3 |
| TAD-30306 | Technology, Social Choice and Development | 6.00 | CS | B3 | 4 |