Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies

Western Sydney University

Australia, Sydney

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Western Sydney University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

088714E

Campuses

Penrith

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,500 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies

About

You will gain knowledge and practical experience in disaster management, humanitarian response and development assistance. Using our state of the art facilities, the experiential learning techniques applied utilise your theoretical knowledge for emedded simulation activities, case, problem and solution-based studies. We offer students regular opportunities with experts and practitioners from the United Nations agencies and international NGOs as guest speakers, seminars and career panels. The comprehensive field experience package enhances your learning, research and real world experience to ensure you are career ready. A major component of the degree is a placement overseas for a full semester, which will be assisted by international partners including United Nations agencies and international NGOs. During your placement you will work on implementing life-saving programs and policies. Are you ready to make a difference?

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studiesor completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV

English Program Requirements

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

IELTS (Academic version)

6.5 overall score
Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

TOEFL Internet-based score

Total score 82
Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

58 overall
No communication skills less than 50

Career

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Humanitarian Relief
Aid Development Programming
Project Managing
Disaster Relief Work
Policy Development
Community Risk Assessment & Disaster Preparedness
Logistics/Supply Chain
Program Evaluation

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Alumni

"I found the curriculum very interesting. I enjoyed learning new things about other countries, societies and cultures. This degree has helped me to understand how the world plays out in a bigger picture."

— James Abela, Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies