The Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies prepares students in various dimensions of development such as political, social, economic, cultural and environmental. Development studies students are introduced, among others, to the application of concepts, models and theories backed by facts and evidences drawn from Zambia and the globe. In addition, guest lectures and study tours are arranged to enable students become comprehensive analysts in both academic writing and presentations in their specific study areas and research.
The programme exposes students to different theoretical and conceptual methods such as social policy analysis, debates, and research. It prepares them in modern trends of sustainable development Poverty Analysis, Gender and Environment Studies, Agriculture and Food Security, Human Rights, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research Methods, Industrial Relations, Management and Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy and Sociology.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Development studies aims at helping Students develop the analytical and practical skills required to address some of today’s most pressing local and global challenges which include, amongst others, inequality, sustainability, socio-political and economic policy development.
Development studies as a programme will help students learn how to approach development problems with creativity, confidence and the ability to work collaboratively. The program will aim at laying a foundation for students to develop an understanding of the main debates in issues to do with development, and further help them engage in informed and critical analysis with professionals from different backgrounds.
The programme will also aim at delivering Research, Learning and Teaching that will help to transform knowledge, action and leadership which is needed for more equitable and sustainable development within Zambia and globally.
The programme will as well aim to provide practical experience in development alongside an interest in critical academic enquiry through research and such programs like internship.
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