CAREERS
You gain transferable skills in problem-solving and independent learning. Employers will value your extra language abilities, improved communication and cultural understanding.
You can use your degree in International Development with a Language for careers in:
environment and international development
the charity, voluntary, social and welfare sectors
the Civil Service, politics and social research.
We support and stay in touch with our graduates – you can attend specialist careers events and receive careers advice from Sussex, for up to three years after you have completed your studies.
Graduate destinations
Recent International Development graduates have started jobs as or in:
advocacy and communications assistant, War Child UK
consultant, UN Industrial Development Organisation
programme monitoring, UNHCR Earthquake Response Programme, Nepal.
(International Development careers database)
Working while you study
Our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work