Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

The Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours) degree examines globalisation processes from a variety of approaches, with a focus on urban and regional impacts, sustainable development and cultural diversity.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Course Code

11547, 050541A

Study Mode

In person

About this course

The Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours) degree examines globalisation processes from a variety of approaches, with a focus on urban and regional impacts, sustainable development and cultural diversity. It is a one year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program designed to allow students to develop their interests and expertise. The program consists of advanced theory, higher level learning and research and is considered to be a pathway into Research Higher degree study.

What you will learn

On successful completion of the program students will have:

High-level theoretical and applied knowledge in development studies within an interdisciplinary base
Capacity for high-quality, original and independent research on issues of: international development; globalisation; sustainability; urban and regional change; and social citizenship
Capacity for high-level analysis and management of processes of social change and transformation
Ability to apply knowledge in a variety of environmental, regional and cultural contexts
Cognisance of and empathy with the benefits of cultural diversity and environmental sustainability
Advanced written, oral and/or other communication skills

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at University of Newcastle.

80.7%

Overall satisfaction

79%

Skill scale

59.7%

Teaching scale

93%

Employed full-time

$74.9k

Average salary

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