Bachelor of Development Studies

University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan

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Overview

Development, poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today. You will focus on key global issues in local, national or international contexts. You could find yourself employed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, helping developing countries address their internal constraints to trade. On a local level, you could work with Indigenous communities to interpret cultural messages on environmental sustainability. No matter your focus, when you study a Bachelor of Development Studies you will go on to make a positive difference in the world.

Majors

Areas of study

Majors: Cultures and citizenship, environmental sustainability, globalisation and economic development, urban and regional development.

Students are also exposed to a wide range of areas including Aboriginal studies, economics, geography, politics, sociology, and environmental studies.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Aboriginal cultural educational officer, aid worker, community development worker, multicultural community liaison, youth worker, urban planner.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer<5<5
Median rank to receive an offer<5<5
Lowest rank to receive an offer<5<5

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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