Bachelor of Humanitarian Aid and Development

The Bachelor of Humanitarian Aid and Development is an inter-disciplinary degree that will teach you to understand, critically analyse and apply concepts of community development, humanitarian practice and development aid.

During the course, you'll study culture studies, sociology, ethics, indigenous knowledge, community development, international humanitarian assistance and development, project management, and language studies.

You'll learn from academics and industry practitioners with a focus on national and international community work, disaster relief and development.

Hands-on experience matters in the industry, which is why you'll complete a two-week intensive unit at our Casuarina campus in Darwin.

This will give you the knowledge and practical skills to work in humanitarian assistance.

In your final year, you'll also complete a 400-hour placement with a community-based, humanitarian or development aid organisation in Australia or overseas.

International placements are available with industry partners, including in the Asia Pacific.

With an unprecedented number of displaced people across the world seeking life-saving relief, there is a growing need for skilled and trained humanitarian and development aid workers.

This degree will give you the knowledge and skills to provide support for those affected by man-made and natural disasters, poverty and social injustice.

Core Units (17 units) - 180cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 180 credit points as detailed below.

HAD100 Introduction to Disasters, Humanitarian Aid and Development IAS101 Indigenous Australia PSY140 Introduction to Psychology A SWK101 Introduction to Human Services HAD250 Humanitarian Needs Assessment HCS261 Fundamentals of Humanitarian Practice (WIL) IAS201 Cultural Capabilities IAS222 Global Sociology MAN204 Project Management DEM300 Community-Based Risk Management DEM311 Emergency and Disaster Management in Context HCS351 Professional Practice Placement (20 CP) HCS365 From Theory to Practice - Aid and Development SWK301 Working with and Developing Communities SWK312 Social Research Methods SWK318 Skills for Regional and Remote Practice IAS402 Intercultural Practice

Specialist Electives (6 units) - 60cp

Specialist Elective units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below.

INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT IAS102 Northern Exposure IAS161 Language Studies 1 IAS202 Northern Futures IAS242 Indigenous Governance and Leadership IAS351 Indigenous Networking and Collaboration IAS353 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment

SKILLS FOR HUMANITARIAN PRACTICE IAS122 Ethics and Decision Theory ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing ENV208 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Thinking LWA221 Human Rights Law DEM312 Interdisciplinary Aspects of Emergency and Disaster Management

DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE IAS133 Introduction to International Relations MAN105 Introduction to Management QAB105 Business Research Methods (new title 2020) MAN212 Organisational Behaviour IAS336 Major Issues in Contemporary Indonesia IAS404 In-Country Placement

- 240cp

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.