The Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies at Nelson Mandela University is a three-year degree that examines the social, economic, and political dimensions of development in South Africa and the Global South. Students critically engage with theories of development, poverty alleviation, inequality, and social justice, with particular attention to South Africa's post-apartheid reconstruction challenges and the developmental state. The programme draws on disciplines including sociology, economics, political science, and community development, producing graduates equipped to work in NGOs, government, and international development organisations.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Mathematics: 40% (or Mathematical Literacy: 70% or Technical Mathematics: 40%)
APS: 350
