Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies

Western Sydney University - Parramatta

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Overview

There is an urgent need for humanitarian workers worldwide. Western is taking the lead in training the next generation of qualified humanitarian and development aid workers. Our program is unique, being the only degree of its kind in Australia to develop both disciplines. The course was established in consultation with NGOs to ensure what you learn is current and practical. Academics delivering this course include experts and practitioners from the United Nations agencies and international NGOs.

Majors

Areas of study

Human rights, protection and development, humanitarian preparedness and response. The course includes core social science subjects, one specialisation and electives from a defined pool of relevant subjects from across the University.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Director in disaster relief, humanitarian relief and aid development programming, project manager, technical specialist, international aid workers, disaster relief worker, policy developer.

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 Western Sydney University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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