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Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Social Science

Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Social Science

Find solutions to global challenges Development, poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today. Study the causes and consequences of unequal development. Assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future. This program is the only development studies program in Australia…

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Economics, Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Studies And Communications
University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Find solutions to global challenges

Development, poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today. Study the causes and consequences of unequal development. Assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future.

This program is the only development studies program in Australia to include economics and Aboriginal studies as core courses.

Through social science, analyse, challenge, and gain an insight into global theories. Cover life cycle, gender, class, race, work and social justice. Gain an understanding of global inequality development with a grounding in social science theory and practice.

Course overview

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

Social Science majors:

Criminology

Global Indigenous Studies

History

Human Geography and the Environment

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

Human Services

Linguistics

Politics and International Relations

Psychology Studies

Sociology and Anthropology

Tourism and Event Management.

Development studies majors:

Cultures and Citizenship

Environmental Sustainability

Globalisation and Economic Development

Urban and Regional Development.

Career opportunities

Work across international aid organisations, consulting firms and local, state and federal government departments and more.

Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study.

Professional outcomes:

International Aid/Development

Urban and Regional Planning

Community Development

Environmental Management

Advocacy and Policy Development Work

Research

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

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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University of Newcastle

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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