Overview

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.

Career Opportunities

Skills, abilities and knowledge learnt in the Bachelor of Development Studies programme from University of Newcastle are highly sought after by a broad range of employers, including international aid organisations, consulting firms and local, state and federal government departments.

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. Students may work in federal, state & local government, NGOs, consultancy or private business.

Professional outcomes:

International Aid/Development

Urban and Regional Planning

Community Development

Environmental Management

Advocacy and Policy Development Work

Research

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Blak Australia

Economics for Business Decisions

Environmental Values and Ethics

Work Integrated Learning in the Environmental and Development Sectors

Global Poverty and Development

Geographies of Development

Rethinking Development

Society and Culture: an Introduction to Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

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International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Sociology International Development Sustainable Development View 38 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 031290F

As part of your application you will need to provide scanned coloured original or certified copies of original documents.

Examples of documents that you may need to provide are:

Academic transcript

Completion certificate

Evidence of English proficiency

Passport biometric page

For programmes requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Course / subject outlines if you wish to apply for credit for previous studies undertaken

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

44285 AUD / year

≈ 44285 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government

Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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