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Bachelor of Development Studies, Bachelor Degree

University of Newcastle, Australia, Australia . Cricos: 00109J

University of Newcastle, Australia

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
Bachelor DegreeFull-time3 yearsFebruaryfind outAUD 32025 per year

About Bachelor of Development Studies, Bachelor Degree - at University of Newcastle, Australia

Development, poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today. Studying and understanding these issues is the key to creating a better world for future generations.

The University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Development Studies deals with these key issues in a current and global context. You will focus on key global issues in a local, national or international context. You could find yourself employed for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, helping developing countries address their internal constraints to trade, or more locally you could work with an Indigenous community to interpret cultural messages on environmental sustainability.

No matter your focus, when you study a degree in development studies you will go on to make a positive difference in the world.

Entry requirements

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

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