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International Development Studies (Major)
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International Development Studies (Major)

Australian Catholic University (Melbourne)
MelbourneAustralia
On campus
Full-time
€16,500.36/year
Duration
3 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Jul 2024

Program Description

Studying international development at ACU will give you the knowledge, critical perspectives, and skills needed for compassionate and ethical engagement with communities in the developing world.

With a strong focus on human rights and social justice, the course covers humanitarian work, working with refugees, working for peace, advocacy, environmental sustainability, global health, and managing international development projects.

You will also gain valuable first-hand knowledge of humanitarian and development programs in action through our bespoke, overseas experience in a developing country.

There may be additional costs by this University.

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Curriculum

Part A: International Development Studies Major

International Development Studies

Part B: Community Development Unit

Community Development

Part C: Global Studies Units

Exploring Human Environments

Sustainability: The Global Challenge

Australian Indigenous Peoples Past and Present

The Social and Cultural Life of Fijian Young People

Global Health

Choose one of the following:
Introduction to Human Rights
Human Rights in History
Security, Terrorism and Human Rights

Part D: Bachelor of Arts Minor

Communication

Community Services

Creative Writing

Digital Technologies (Computing)

Drama

Economics

English

Geography, Environment and Society

Graphic Design

Healthy Development

International Development Studies

Mathematics

Media

Music

Philosophy

Politics and International Relations

Psychology

Sociology

Theological Studies

Visual Arts

Youth Work

Study of Religions

Part E: Research Methods Units

Meaning of Life: Researching Qualitatively

People Count: Researching Globally with Quantitative Methods

Part F: Fieldwork Units

Choose one of the following:
International Development Global Experience
Development Special Project

Part G: Core Curriculum Units

Choose one of the following:
Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society
Being Human
Ethics and the Good Life

Choose one of the following:
Justice and Change in a Global World
The Just Society

Careers

  • Working with non-governmental organisations locally or abroad
  • Government service
  • The United Nations
  • International organisations such as The World Bank
  • Human rights and advocacy
  • Social entrepreneurship
  • Fair trade business sector
  • Eco and responsible tourism
  • Charity and humanitarian organisations
  • Private aid distribution
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