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)

Duration

1 year full-time, 3 years part-time

Course Code

11547, 050541A

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$40,790 per year / $40,790 total

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.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

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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