Combined Honours Programmes
Information and Communication Technologies – ICT in International Development (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Docklands
Why Study ICT in International Development as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
ICT in International Development investigates the relationship between technology and development with a focus on the debates around the potential of ICTs to facilitate international development goals and the existence of a global information society and its claimed ability to accelerate global development.
The programme is unique and global in outlook, exploring the opportunities, perspectives policies and challenges of ICTs in a global context. It draws on a combination of interdisciplinary approaches and techniques to provide theoretical and practical understanding of the relationship between ICTs and development and the social, economic and political forces that shape ICTs and development processes.
The programme also provides an opportunity to develop the skills and technical knowledge required to design and implement ICT based systems and initiatives within an international context as it includes modules from the IT and the International Development programmes.
What will I study?
- Combines ICT and International development studies into one unique programme.
- Incorporates interdisciplinary study of theories and concepts concerning the relationship between technology, society and development
- Provides social and technical knowledge required to work for local, national and international organisations in the new knowledge based economy
- Provides transferable skills (such as critical analysis, oral and, written presentational skills and the ability to work both independently and as a team) which are central to employment
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for ICT in International Development
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study ICT in International Development?
The ICT in International Development can provide you with knowledge and skills to pursue a career in ICT Policy work locally, nationally and internationally. There are also advisory, management, administrative and research positions in specialised technology industries, international organisations that mainstream ICTs in development, international NGOs, and national or local organisations that use ICTs.
Further study is also available by moving on to the MSc in NGO and Development Management or the MA in Innovation both of which are provided by the University of East London for those who would like a career in development related management or governance of innovation in organisations.
What can I combine with ICT in International Development?
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list
Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus 3 GCSE's including English Language grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other ICT programmes available
For further information on the range of ICT programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page.
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours
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