Key Thinkers and Doers in Development (L2145)

15 credits, Level 4

Spring teaching

How did the world get like this? Inequality and poverty arose by design, not chance, and stories of human rights abuses and failures in development have deep roots.

On this module, you’ll explore the key thinkers and doers whose lives and works have shaped the world, helped us to think about how to unravel global complexities and explain the way we live now. You’ll read original texts from these key thinkers and doers, alongside additional supporting texts.

You’ll gain a broad understanding of different approaches to development thinkers and doers, and their current applicability under global capitalism.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Anthropology and International Development BA
• Geography and International Development BA
• International Development BA
• International Development with a Language BA
• International Relations and Development BA
• Sociology and International Development BA