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Which A-levels do you need for International Development? Requirements at 9 UK universities
Of the 9 International Development degree courses at 9 UK universities (2027 entry), none lists a single A-level as required and all accept any subjects; the most common standard offer is ABB (4 courses).
- Courses
- 9
- Universities
- 9
- Most common standard offers
- ABB (4), CCC (2) and AAA (1)
- Admissions tests
- None of these courses asks for one
- Data
- 2027 entry · official course pages, verified October 2026
Subject demandacross 9 courses
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The safest three subjects
These courses have no required subjects, so any three A-levels keep them all open. Universities recommend Economics, Psychology and Geography.
Course by course9 courses
| University | Course | Required / options | Standard offer | Admissions test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCL | Global Humanitarian Studies BSc | Any subjects | ABB | — |
| Manchester | Global Development BSc | Any subjects | ABB | — |
| KCL | International Development BA | Any subjects | AAA | — |
| Bath | International Development with Economics BSc | Any subjects | AAB | — |
| Glasgow | Community Development BA | Any subjects | CCC | — |
| Leeds | Global Development BA | Any subjects | ABB | — |
| Sussex | International Development BA+2 (also covers: International Development with a Language BA, Climate Justice, Sustainability and Development BA) | Any subjects | BBB | — |
| UEA | Global Development BA | Any subjects | ABB | — |
| Dundee | Community Development & Youth Work MA | Any subjects | CCC | — |
Also consider: joint degrees with International Development as the second subject1 course
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Are any A-levels required for International Development?
No. None of the 9 International Development courses at 9 UK universities lists a single A-level as required; all 9 accept any subjects.
What is the typical A-level offer for International Development?
The most common standard offers across the 9 International Development courses are ABB (4), CCC (2) and AAA (1); check each course page for the exact requirement.
Which three A-levels are safest for International Development?
These courses have no required subjects, so any three A-levels keep them all open. Universities recommend Economics, Psychology and Geography.