Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Social Science
The University of Newcastle
About
The need for environmentally sustainable and equitable development is one of the most serious issues facing the contemporary world.
Development Studies provides opportunities to study the causes and consequences of unequal development and assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future.Social science provides you with the opportunity to analyse, challenge and gain an insight into theories about life cycle, gender, class, race, work, social justice and social organisation.
Social science theories are the result of systematic thinking, observations and reflection, and contribute to political and moral debate in society, rather than dictate precise answers to complex social problems.The combined program offers students an interdisciplinary understanding of uneven development in the Bachelor of Development Studies with a grounding in social science theory and practice from the Bachelor of Social Science.
Students will be able to pursue 4 interdisciplinary majors in the Bachelor of Development Studies (Cultures and Citizenship, Environmental Sustainability, Globalisation and Economic Development and Urban and Regional Development) with complementary social majors of Community Welfare and Human Services;
Criminology;
History;
HRM and Industrial Relations;
Leisure and Tourism;
Linguistics;
and Psychology.
Structure
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABOR1110 | Introduction to Aboriginal Studies | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) | 10 units |
| ECON1002 | Macroeconomics in the Global Economy | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics | Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| GEOG1030 | Global Poverty and Development | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| SOCA1010 | Society and Culture: A Sociological Introduction | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) | 10 units |
| SOCS1100 | Professional Practice and Key Debates in Social Sciences | Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| GEOG2130 | Geographies of Development | Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| SOCS2100 | Organisational Management and Social Behaviour | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| SOCS2200 | Social Analysis: Key Perspectives in the Social Sciences | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) | 10 units |
| SOCS2300 | Ethical Debates in the Social Sciences | Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| SOCS2400 | Applied Social Research | Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| GEOG3300 | Rethinking Development | Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| SOCS3100 | Policy Development, Program Management and Evaluation | Semester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| SOCS3200 | Applied Social Research Project | Summer 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
Entry requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Admission information for Australian students and residents is available online here. Admission information for international students can be found here. During the admission process adjustment factors may be applied to your Selection Rank. Please visit our website to see if you are eligible.
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