The Development Studies program is an interdisciplinary program that introduces students to the issues that concern the developing world such as poverty and inequality and the theories, policies and practical measures introduced to address these issues.

Development Studies may be taken as a major sequence together with any other major

To complete a major sequence in Development Studies students must complete 42 units of credit made up as follows:
(1) at least one compulsory Level 1 Development Studies course (from COMD1001 or COMD1002 or SOCA1006 or GEOH1601) and
(2) COMD2000 and
(3) two from the list of core elective courses listed below and
(4) a further 18 units of credit from the other approved elective courses listed below.

The Upper Level courses selected must include at least 12 units of credit at the 3000 level. With the approval of the Coordinator of the Development Studies program, courses from other schools may be substituted for up to 12 of the optional units of credit. Many of these courses will have their own prerequisites, and you must fulfill Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences requirements concerning your distribution of courses. Please check School entries for availability, and consult the Coordinator about the best combinations of courses.

At least two courses (12 units of credit) including the compulsory course (COMD2000) selected from Upper Level core courses and three elective courses (18 units of credit)if only one six credit point course completed at Level 1.

Students must must complete an additional 18 units of credit made up of courses taken from the core electives list or selected from the following electives listed by focus of study. Students should carefully check any prerequisite requirements are met.

Honours level study is available in Development Studies. Students interested in Development Studies Honours should refer to the Honours plan record for entry requirements.