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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Bachelor of International Development Studies

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
074604D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Apr, Jul
ATAR
58.5

About this course

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.

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:

Study locations

Melbourne

Career pathways

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

  • working with non-governmental organisations locally or abroad
  • government service
  • the United Nations
  • international organisations such as The World Bank
  • human rights and advocacy
  • social entrepreneurship
  • fair trade business sector
  • eco and responsible tourism
  • charity and humanitarian organisations
  • private aid distribution

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
79.3%
Overall satisfaction
78.4%
Skill scale
72.1%
Teaching scale
62.4%
Employed full-time
$54.8k
Average salary