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.

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 6

Sub test minimum: 6

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: