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Bachelor of International Development Studies
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00004G
This degree combines units that offer local and historical knowledge of specific geographic areas of the developing world, exploring transnational dimensions of development. This combination enables students to gain knowledge of the planning, implementation and consequences of political and economic change, particularly the uneven effects of development policies on communities. Students gain knowledge of the macro and micro sociological forces, including social movements that have impacted historically on political, economic, cultural and ecological conditions, resulting in extreme poverty, poor health, fragile governance, inequality and environmental vulnerability. The degree grounds students in qualitative and quantitative research methods, with skills and knowledge to determine appropriate strength-based capacity building approaches, and to identify economic inclusion strategies that promote economic opportunities for marginalised communities. The course is within the discipline of 'development studies', which is an interdisciplinary branch of social science. Development studies draws from a range of disciplines: anthropology, sociology, political science, human geography, environmental science, history and economics. The objective of the degree is to provide students with knowledge, critical perspective understanding and skills needed for competent, compassionate, ethical and professional engagement with communities in the developing world. Graduates have a strong commitment to the common good and respect for the dignity of the human person. Students gain hands-on experience in an international humanitarian or development program through the compulsory Immersion Experience unit. In addition to development theory and practice, students will study: global health; human rights law and practice; global change and development; strategic management, people management; peace and development; environmental sustainability; research methodologies for development projects.
Structure
240 credit points. The Development Education Immersion Experience (30 cp unit) is an essential part of the Bachelor of International Development Studies degree which gives students a community-based learning experience for a minimum of 3 weeks where they have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of everyday life in a developing country in their 3rd year of study. Participating in the Development Education Immersion Experience (DVST304) is a compulsory component of the third year of the degree. Please note that there are additional costs and administrative fees associated with the Development Education Immersion Experience.
Subjects
- International development studies
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- VIC Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English..
Further information
Human rights advocacy; social entrepreneurship; fair trade business; eco and responsible tourism; charity and humanitarian work; private aid distributor; working with NGO, government service, or international systems such as United Nations and World Bank.
