The Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Social Science at The University of Newcastle is designed for students passionate about addressing global challenges like poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability. You will critically analyse the causes and consequences of unequal development, exploring core concepts such as global poverty, environmental values, and societal structures. This unique undergraduate program, the only one in Australia to integrate economics and Aboriginal studies as core components, provides you with a robust grounding in social science theory and practice, preparing you to understand and challenge complex global issues.
You will study this program full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that balances theoretical inquiry with practical application. Your learning journey will involve exploring core courses like Geographies of Development and Social Analysis, alongside a chosen major in areas such as Development Studies or Criminology. Through applied research projects and policy development units, you will develop essential professional skills. You will graduate with the analytical capabilities and interdisciplinary knowledge to pursue careers in international aid, policy analysis, community development, and non-governmental organisations.