Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Social Science

Find solutions to global challenges

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.

Through social science, analyse, challenge and gain an insight into global theories. Cover life cycle, gender, class, race, work and social justice. Gain an understanding of global inequality development with a grounding in social science theory and practice.

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

Course overview

Specialise your studies by choosing a major from each degree program:

Social Science majors:

• Criminology
• History
• Human Resource Management
• Human Services
• Linguistics
• Psychology Studies
• Tourism, Society and Sustainability

Development studies majors:

• Cultures and Citizenship
• Environmental Sustainability
• Geopolitics and Economic Development
• Urban and Regional Development.

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 Management
• Advocacy and Policy Development Work
• Research