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Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies

Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Push for equality for all

This combined degree program is embedded with Indigenous culture, knowledge and practices. Examine inequity in education, health and business and social contexts. Contribute to the push for equal rights – both locally and globally.

You will gain an understanding of uneven development, decolonisation, identity cultures, and representation. You’ll graduate an active global citizen, ready to create innovative solutions to pressing issues.

A partner in the program, The Wollotuka Institute is committed to the advancement of Indigenous education at a local, national and international level.

Course overview

Specialise your studies by choosing a major from each degree program:

Global Indigenous Studies majors:

Entrepreneurship and innovation

Screen and cultural studies

Global Indigenous studies

Politics and international relations

Human geography and the environment

Human resource management

Human services

Sociology and anthropology

Development studies majors:

Cultures and Citizenship

Environmental Sustainability

Globalisation and Economic Development

Urban and Regional Development

Career opportunities

This program opens doors for jobs in a range of areas in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous organisations in a global context.

Skills, abilities and knowledge learnt in the combined program are highly sought after by a broad range of employers, including international aid organisations, consulting firms and local, state and federal government departments.

Professional Outcomes

Global Development Worker

Organisational Cultural Diversity Practitioner

Cultural Heritage Conservationist

Policy and Research Officer

International Aid/Development

Advocacy and Policy Development Work

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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