84.3% employed within four months of graduating.
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You will have the opportunity to choose from one of four majors:
You will study real-world issues such as globalisation, environmental change, sustainable development, refugee and asylum seeker migration, and social justice. Our interdisciplinary approach means that in addition to your major you are exposed to a wide range of topics including:
Every student will complete a 140-hour placement with relevant industry partners in government, not-for-profit organisations, or private businesses.
Students may also undertake international placement, available as an option in every Development Studies major.
Fieldwork, including on Country with Traditional Custodians, provides the chance to develop research skills.
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Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
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After having an interest in urban planning, Adam realised this could be a career path worth achieving. Find out how more about Adam's story here.
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Since working within the WaterNSW team, Alice has implemented her skills from studying to understand the changes and approaches to community development. Find out more about her story here.
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Experiencing the wide variety of directions the Bachelor of Development Studies can take you, Caitlin changed her original plans and has landed in her dream career. Find out more about her journey here.
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Conor took his understanding of environmental sustainability from the Bachelor of Development Studies and implemented this across his independent contractor visual work. Find out how he was able to use this to his advantage.
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Being interested in the development of systems and international potential of this degree, Craig utilised his Bachelor of Development Studies to the best of his abilities. Read his story and career progression here.
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When Elizabeth first started her degree, her focus was on policy and procedure. However since undertaking work placement, her career has been redirected. Find out more about her career change and what led to this here.
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You are a domestic student if you are:
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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