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.

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 GEOS1601) and
(2) COMD2000 and
(3) two from the list of core elective courses listed below and
(4) at least 12 units of credit in core or elective courses 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), 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 take at least 12 units of credit in core or elective courses at the 3000 level.

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