International Development Studies
The minor International Development Studies give students insight into the history of international development, key theories and a wide range of relevant topics including poverty, inequality, politics, conflict and education.
The minor is for students with an interest in:
- international developmental issues
- poverty and the global challenges of sustainable development
- a career with an international focus
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International Development StudiesPeriod 4Period 512
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Restricted-choice electives: IDS Elective:Period 3Period 66
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Environment & International Sustainable DevelopmentPeriod 36
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Geographies of Uneven DigitalizationPeriod 66
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Restricted-choice electives: Disciplinary Elective:Period 1Period 2Period 4Period 512
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Geographies of InequalityPeriod 1Period 212
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Introduction to Conflict StudiesPeriod 1Period 2Period 4Period 512
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Political GeographyPeriod 4Period 512
Get a taste of the atmosphere
Continue your studies with a Master's programme
This minor may serve as a good preparation for academic Bachelor’s students who want to apply for admission to the Master's in International Development Studies or the Research Master's in International Development Studies. Always check the entry requirements of the Master’s programme you are interested in.
Entry Requirements
- You can apply for this minor if you are a Bachelor’s student and have obtained at least 60 ECTS from university-level courses at the time of application.
- Students from universities of applied sciences (HBO) must have completed their second bachelor year.
Application and Admission
The registration period for a minor in Semester 2 of the academic year 2025-2026 is 13 October - 7 November 2025.
You are guaranteed placement if you apply and meet the entry requirements. There is no limit on the number of places.
Non-UvA-students: For your registration as an elective student, select the 'Sociale Geografie en Planologie/Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning’- elective degree programme in Studielink.
NB: Only Non-UvA students need to upload a transcript of grades.
Contact
For questions about the Minor's programme, you can contact the Education Desk Social Sciences.
- Email: edss@uva.nl
- REC B7.00 (Mondays to Fridays 9:00-17:00 CEST)
- Phone +31 205253777 (Mondays to Fridays 10:00-16:00 CEST).
- Credits
- 30 ECTS, one year
- Language of instruction
- English
- Conditions for admission
- Preliminary training necessary
- Starts in
- February, September
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus