Bachelor of Development Studies

The need for environmentally sustainable and equitable development is one of the most serious issues facing the contemporary world. This program provides opportunities to study the causes and consequences of unequal development and assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future.

The Bachelor of Development Studies is one of Australia's only undergraduate degrees devoted to studying international development.

The program examines globalisation processes from a variety of approaches, with a focus on urban and regional impacts, sustainable development and cultural diversity.

Four major sequences are available.

• Urban and Regional Development
• Environmental Sustainability
• Cultures and Citizenship
• Global and Economic Development

Graduates work in exciting and worthwhile jobs both in Australia and overseas. Examples of career opportunities include jobs in policy formulation, implementation, field investigations and administration of development matters. Potential employers include government departments, aid agencies, non-government organisations and a growing number of international corporations.

Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/ for information on how to gain entry.

You may also be eligible to receive bonus points if you will be receiving an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Please visit

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/domestic-students/options-for-entry/bonus-points.html to see if you may be eligible.

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to your new program, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on How to apply for credit.

An Honours year is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements.

Students will have the opportunity to undertake SCIT3000, Work Integrated Learning in Science and Information Technology, as part of their elective course choices in their final year. This course involves professional placement with an external organisation. Students enter into an association with a co-operating host organisation where they further develop their expertise in issues relating to development studies.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonably adjustments are provided in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/ctl/lsp/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.