University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Development Studies

Development, poverty, inequality , political instability, and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today. This program provides the opportunity to study the causes and consequences of unequal development. This program is the only development studies program in Australia to include economics and Aboriginal studies as core courses. Students focus on key global issues in local, national and international contexts. You could find yourself employed for the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, helping developing countries address their internal constraints to trade. Or locally, you could work with an Indigenous community working to improve environmental sustainability. No matter your focus, when you study Development Studies, you can go on to make a positive difference.