International Year One in Global Development with Media draft

Program Overview

The International Year One in Global Development with Media is a one-year program designed to prepare students for direct entry into Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in global development at the University of East Anglia (UEA). It combines expertise in the subject area and international student support to ensure students thrive in their studies. The program covers a range of topics related to global development and media, including contemporary debates and issues, the practical application of media theories, principles, and concepts, and global development and the environment. The program is divided into three terms and uses a variety of assessment methods, including exams, assignments, presentations, and group work.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The International Year One in Global Development with Media is a one-year program designed to prepare students for direct entry into Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in global development at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
It combines expertise in the subject area and international student support to ensure students thrive in their studies.
• Objectives: The program aims to:
• Develop an understanding of contemporary debates and issues such as poverty, gender inequality, conflict, and economic growth.
• Provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen degree program.
• Description: The program is taught by INTO and UEA, combining expertise in the subject area and international student support.
Students will explore global development during the program and can choose to specialize in media, environment, economics, politics, or management. Students with a higher English language level may qualify for the iCAS (integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) program, which combines the pathway and degree in a single study plan, requiring only one visa for the duration of studies.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers a range of topics related to global development and media, including:
• Contemporary debates and issues such as poverty, gender inequality, conflict, and economic growth.
• The practical application of media theories, principles, and concepts in the context of development.
• Structure: The program is divided into three terms.
40 to 60 credits are taught at UEA alongside first-year university students, while the remaining credits are taught in smaller, more personalized classes at INTO UEA.
• Course Schedule:
• Start Date:
16 September 2024
• End Date:
27 June 2025
• Length:
3 Terms
• Individual Modules:
• Core Modules:
• Humanitarian Communication (20 Credit Units)
• English Language and Study Skills for Global Development with Media (0 Credit Units)
• Global Development and the Environment (20 Credit Units)
• Introduction to Media Studies for International Students (20 Credit Units)
• Big Questions for People and Planet (20 Credit Units)
• Politics and Global Development for International Students (20 Credit Units)

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Faculty: The program is taught by faculty from both INTO and UEA, combining expertise in the subject area and international student support.
• Unique Approaches: The program offers smaller, more personalized classes at INTO UEA for a portion of the credits, providing a more focused learning environment.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program prepares students for a range of careers in the field of global development, including:
• Opportunities: The program offers the opportunity to enhance studies with a work placement in the UK or overseas when progressing to the degree.
• Outcomes: The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their chosen career path.

Other:

• University Ranking: UEA is ranked 11th in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
• Class Size: The class size for the program is 20 students.

| Key | Value | |---|---| | Tuition fee | £ 19,995.00 | | Accommodation | £ 2,079.00 - 12,502.00 | | Enrolment fee | £ 250.00 | | Textbooks | £ 70.00 - 405.00 | | Lab fee | £ 500.00 | | Airport pick-up | £ 45.00 - 330.00 | | Social programme | £ 50.00 | | CAS charges | £ 25.00 | | Approximate cost | £ 23,014.00 - 34,057.00 |