Bachelor of International Development

Why is there global inequality?

Why are some countries poor, or struggling with conflict, while others forge ahead?Our Bachelor of International Development equips you to tackle these and other big questions surrounding the world’s greatest political, economic, cultural and ecological challenges.

Academic Program Rules

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Bachelor of International Development

Areas of Specialisation

In addition to core courses and closed electives in International Development, students complete a minor and broadening electives. The minor can be chosen from: Anthropology Chinese Studies French Studies Gender Studies Geography, Environment and Population History Indigenous Knowledges and Society Indonesian Studies Japanese Studies Politics and International Relations Spanish Studies Minor lists are available at the Faculty of Arts. The broadening electives cannot be from the following subject areas: Anthropology Asian Studies International Development Geography, Environment and Population History Politics and International Relations Courses with the subject area of your minor discipline.

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Arts website.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

The Bachelor of International Development will provide a critical entry point for gaining employment in:

• Government (such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
• Private sector consultancy firms (Official Development Assistance management contractors)
• Non-government organisations
• Development research agencies
• United Nations agencies (UNESCO)
• Foreign aid agencies

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Industry Placement

If you maintain a high GPA, you will have the opportunity take part in an internship in your third year with an organisation from within the arts, media, parliament or environment. These include State Parliament and a range of public and business sector agencies, where you can use the knowledge from your university study in a practical work environment, building valuable networks and gaining experience that counts towards your degree program and prepares you for your future career.

Potential careers

Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Public Servant, Development Officer, Foreign Affairs, Diplomat, Anthropologist, Ministerial Adviser, Community Development Officer, Humanitarian / Aid Worker, International Aid Agency Employee, International Development Worker, Member of Parliament, Community Outreach Worker, Corporate Policy Advisor, Diplomatic corps, Social Inclusion Officer, UN Human Rights Officer, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, Workplace Relations Officer, Foreign Aid Worker, ...