Overview

It is a one year full-time (or equivalent part-time) programme designed to allow students to develop their interests and expertise. The programme consists of advanced theory, higher level learning and research and is considered to be a pathway into Research Higher degree study.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours) degree from University of Newcastle students will have:

High-level theoretical and applied knowledge in development studies within an interdisciplinary base
Capacity for high-quality, original and independent research on issues of: international development; globalisation; sustainability; urban and regional change; and social citizenship
Capacity for high-level analysis and management of processes of social change and transformation
Ability to apply knowledge in a variety of environmental, regional and cultural contexts
Cognisance of and empathy with the benefits of cultural diversity and environmental sustainability

Advanced written, oral and/or other communication skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodologies

Thesis Preparation

Thesis Creation

Thesis Presentation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 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

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development Political Science View 67 other Bachelors in Political Science 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: 050541A

Supervision from a discipline academic must be sought before submitting your application.

To be admitted into the programme applicants must have completed the Bachelor of Development Studies or another cognate degree within the last five years with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in:

all studies undertaken in the program; or

across a major in the proposed discipline of study; or

across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or

where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.5 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists).

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

44120 AUD / year

≈ 44120 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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Scholarships Information

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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