Bachelor's Programme in Global Development Studies is a bachelor's degree programme taught at University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway. The programme runs for 3 years. It carries 180.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180.0 (ECTS)
Language: English
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Explore the world and gain an understanding of global development through studies and fieldwork in different countries.Throughout the programme, you will gain international experience through field courses and exchange opportunities. In the final semester, you will have the chance to conduct fieldwork in collaboration with our partner universities in developing countries. This program is suitable for individuals who are passionate and interested in making a difference in the world.What will you learn?The three-year study programme aims to create an increased understanding of the conditions that lead to differences in social and economic development in various countries and regions. Its goal is to provide knowledge of global relations and development processes from an interdisciplinary perspective and social science point of view. This study programme provides you with a theoretical social scientific background and field experiences related to questions of development, international relations, development cooperation and change processes in a global context.In the second year of study, you can choose from different studies as a minor. One offer is the minor "Sustainable Transformation", which is about explaining sustainability and how we can bring about sustainable development across different sectors in society.
