Overview

During the Development Studies (Honours) program at the Australian National University gives high-level preparation for professional life or a higher degree by research through the development of an advanced knowledge of the research principles and methods and theoretical concepts of development studies, and through the design and implementation of a research project, typically a 20,000 word thesis, that leads to the development of new understandings or that provides solutions to complex problems.

Learning Outcomes

pose a significant research question relating to Development Studies;
investigate this question creatively, critically, ethically, and independently, including through sophisticated use of appropriate theory and methodology as appropriate to Development Studies, and place these investigations in the context of the relevant intellectual tradition;
communicate their research and its findings through an appropriate medium;
consolidate learning of methodologies specific to one of the core disciplines of development studies; and

deepen knowledge of theoretical literature in one of the core disciplines of development studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Theory and Ethnography in the Analysis of Cultures
Research Training: Scope and Methods
Sociology Honours Methods Seminar
Comparative Political Institutions
Comparative Political Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: 13th May Applications close for Early Offer applications.

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

International Development View 23 other Bachelors in International Development in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 081558B

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.

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Tuition Fees

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56120 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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