Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Work towards a more equitable and sustainable future

Development, poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today. Study the causes and consequences of unequal development. Assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future. Broaden your understanding with legal expertise.

Pursue a career in the legal field, or make your mark across research, government, NGOs, business, and community organisations.

This program is the only development studies program in Australia to include economics and Aboriginal studies as core courses.

Course overview

This combined program provides opportunities to study the causes and consequences of unequal development and assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future, while studying the complementary skills in Law.

Learn and develop skills by studying courses in various aspects of law including:

• Criminal law and procedure
• Evidence
• Equity and trusts
• Administrative law
• Property law
• Contract law

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.

Work across international aid organisations, consulting firms and local, state and federal government departments and more.

Not everyone uses their degree in the same way and the transferable skills gained through university study may allow graduates to pursue a range of careers that might not be directly linked to their study.

Professional outcomes:

• International Aid/Development
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Community Development
• Environmental Lawyer
• Advocacy and Policy Development Work
• Research