Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
The need for environmentally sustainable and equitable development is one of the most serious issues facing the contemporary world. The Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies provides opportunities to study the Indigenous identity, culture and knowledge, as well as the causes and consequences of uneven development, and assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future. You will gain an interdisciplinary understanding of uneven development, decolonisation, identity cultures and representation to enable you to be an active global citizen ready to create innovative solutions to pressing issues in local, regional, national and international contexts.
Majors
Areas of study
Cultures and citizenship, entrepreneurship and innovation, environmental sustainability, global Indigenous studies, globalisation and economic development, human resource management, human services, policy and political economy, social justice, sustainable development, urban and regional development.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
A Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies will prepare you for employment in fields related to Indigenous affairs, immigration and citizenship, planning, policy, human services or community development.
Career examples include Aboriginal cultural educational officer, aid worker, community development worker, multicultural community liaison, youth worker, urban planner, working with International AID/ development organisations, NGOs, community support and advocacy, consultancy.
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 | ||
| Median rank to receive an offer | ||
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
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