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Understand the World’s Complexity through Glocalisation

Sem02 (2025-2026) International Development*

Global trends in economics, trade, and health impact societies worldwide, yet their local effects vary significantly across different regions. What drives these diverse outcomes?

This course delves into the complexities of international development through multidisciplinary lenses, with emphasis on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (2016-2030) and a new focus on the UN Convention on the Right to Development, currently underway. Insights from diverse perspectives will aid in exploring development challenges and fostering critical understanding of global equity.

For more information and course details, go to 'Curriculum' at the top of the page.

* Also open for 1st year students

This is an honours course

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“Very interesting topic, good lecture topics throughout the course. Multiple guest lecturers from people with various backgrounds and experiences.”

“Made me think critically and engage more meaningfully with the content I am learning, compared to my other courses.”

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