International Development Studies (BIN) / BSc
Profile
The BSc programme International Development Studies addresses worldwide social transformation processes related to livelihoods, agro-food networks and the environment within a dynamic international context. The programme delivers graduates who are able to study these transformation processes in a comparative perspective and at different levels (local, regional, national and international). Special attention is given to inclusion and exclusion processes, equity and unequal access to resources. Sociology, economics, communication science and law & governance are the main disciplines that feed the programme. After a common part which gives students a basis in the central themes and the different disciplinary perspectives, students choose the courses of one of the majors in addition to free-choice/minor courses.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this BSc programme graduates are expected to be able to:
- explain fundamental theories and concepts of sociology, economics, communication science and law & governance (with the aim of explaining issues and themes within the domain of international development studies);
- explain social transformation processes related to livelihoods, agro-food networks, and the environment, at different levels and in a comparative perspective, with special attention to inclusion and exclusion processes, equity and unequal access to resources;
- analyse themes and problems within the domain of international development studies from the perspective of one of the majors: Sociology of Development, Economics of Development, or Communication, Technology and Policy;
- formulate a problem definition, research objectives, and research questions, within an adequate research design, in the domain of international development studies (under supervision);
- apply appropriate methods and techniques to collect and analyse data from literature and empirical research in the domain of international development studies (under supervision);
- explain the functioning of policies and intervention strategies within the domain of international development studies, including the relation with research and taking into account different stakeholder positions;
- reflect critically upon problems, theories and research results in the domain of international development studies;
- identify the ethical and value-driven aspects of research and intervention strategies, and the various roles of the specialist in international development studies;
- communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) about the results of learning, project work and research with diverse publics;
- co-operate in a (multidisciplinary) team;
- reflect upon personal knowledge, skills, attitudes and functioning, both individually and in discussions with others, and design and plan their own study path (under supervision).
Majors
- Sociology of Development;
- Economics of Development;
- Communication, Technology and Policy.
Programme Director
Drs M.G.C. Smetsers
Phone: 0317-(4)84737
Email: maria.smetsers@wur.nl
Study Adviser(s)
Ir H. Gooren
Phone: 0317-(4)82977
Email: hanna.gooren@wur.nl
Programme Committee
Chair: Prof. dr ir C. Leeuwis
Secretary: Drs M.G.C. Smetsers
Internet
http://www.wageningenuniversity.nl/bin
Study Association
Ipso Facto
De Leeuwenborch, Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN Wageningen
Email: bestuur.ipso-facto@wur.nl
Unconditional Admission to the MSc
MCS Applied Communication Science
MID International Development Studies
MLE Leisure Tourism and Environment