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Minor

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
COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • International Development Studies
    12
  • Restricted-choice electives: IDS Elective:
    6
  • Environment & International Sustainable Development
    6
  • Geographies of Uneven Digitalization
    6
  • Restricted-choice electives: Disciplinary Elective:
    12
  • Geographies of Inequality
    12
  • Introduction to Conflict Studies
    12
  • Political Geography
    12
Compulsory course
Elective
Read more in the Course Catalogue (2025-2026)

Get a taste of the atmosphere

Video Minor International Development Studies

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 the academic year 2026-2027 is 1 April - 6 May 2026.

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.

Apply for this minor between 1 April and 6 May 2026

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).
Facts & Figures
Credits
30 ECTS, one year
Language of instruction
English
Conditions for admission
Preliminary training necessary
Starts in
February, September
Location
Roeterseiland campus