Development Studies - COMDE24817
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Social Sciences
Contact: School of Social Sciences
Program: 4817 - Art Theory / Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Minor)
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Stream Outline
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Business, and Bachelor of Media students commencing from 2016
• Bachelor of International Studies students commencing from 2017
International development practice and humanitarian action has increasingly become interdisciplinary, attracting a wide range of professionals with different skill sets. This includes engineers, medical professionals, urban planners, media consultants, psychologists, social workers, social scientists, economists, business managers and many others. In addition to disciplinary-specific knowledge, a nuanced understanding of the environment in which they work is required.
In a minor in Development Studies you will develop the knowledge and skills to enable you to work in and with the actors of the development sector, including UN and international organizations, donor governments, non-governmental and private sector organizations as well as community-based initiatives. Courses emphasize interdisciplinary team learning environments that replicate the actual world of development practice. Upon graduation, you will have an understanding of development practices that complements learning in other fields / disciplines.
Stream Learning Outcomes
- Explain development theories, methods, practices, issues and actors in the context of development research and practice
- Recognise the distinctive considerations required to work effectively in development
Stream Structure
We have developed a suite of practice-oriented courses that provide students from diverse backgrounds a pathway to learn the tools, vocabularies, knowledge and learning strategies that will prepare them to work in the challenging world of development practice and/or humanitarian response. These courses are indicated with an asterisk. Please feel also free to speak to the Development Studies convenor for putting together the combination of courses for your Minor that suits your interest and needs.
- ARTS2751 International Development (6 UOC)
- ARTS2752 Local Politics of Development (6 UOC)
- ARTS2754 Development Research (6 UOC)*
- ARTS2755 Humanitarian Action (6 UOC)*
- ARTS3750 Develop., Community & Environ. (6 UOC)*
- ARTS3755 Project Design (6 UOC)*
- ARTS3756 Current Debates in Development (6 UOC)
- ARTS3757 Everyday Development (6 UOC)