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Bachelor of International Development Studies, UG:Bachelor, Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Australia . Cricos: 00004G

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
UG:BachelorFull-time3 yearsFebruaryAUD 15136 per yearAUD 15136 per year

About Bachelor of International Development Studies, UG:Bachelor - at Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Learn the skills needed to work for organisations that aim to improve the lives of some of the world's most disadvantaged people.

Minimum Duration:

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Campus:

Melbourne

Studying international development at ACU will give you the knowledge, critical perspectives, and skills needed for compassionate and ethical engagement with communities in the developing world.

With a strong focus on human rights and social justice, the course covers humanitarian work, working with refugees, working for peace, advocacy, environmental sustainability and global health, and managing international development projects.

You will also gain valuable first-hand knowledge of humanitarian and development programs in action through our bespoke, overseas experience in a developing country.

Notes about fees for this course

First year fees;

$15136 CSP

ACU is currently offering Commonwealth supported places (CSP) for this course. In a CSP, the Australian Government subsidises the cost of your course. You'll pay the remainder, known as the student contribution amount.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

International students must meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:

State Prerequisites

Victoria

Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Additional Approvals

Requirements for working with children: All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they undertake DVST307 International Development Global Experience. These are: A working with Children Check (if the placement involves working with children) and/or a National Police check. International students must bring police check documentation from their own countries. All students who have lived in another country for 12 months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period.

English language requirements

Overall score of 6.0. Individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading

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