Development Studies is a course of four modules to prepare students for the HIGCSE or similar examinations. The modules have been developed for the Cambridge Open Learning Project (COLP) to provide access to quality education for students in Southern Africa. • The outcomes-based approach encourages students to give their own ideas • Modules are divided into units • Self-mark activities reinforce learning • Exercises help learners measure progress • Summaries reinforce what students have learnt • Answers to questions are provided • Real-life case studies from Southern Africa are included