Development studies degrees in the UK

There are 62 development studies courses at 14 universities and colleges across the UK. The median student satisfaction score is 84%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 112 UCAS points. 85% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £28,000. 16 courses offer a placement year.

Courses62
Median satisfaction84%
In work or study85%
Median salary£28,000

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Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
84%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.Placement year included
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Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
84%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.Year abroad included
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Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
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