Bachelor of Development Studies

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units	Development Studies Major 1000 level Course 6 units	Language Minor 1000 level Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 1 48 units	Development Studies Major 1000 level Course 6 units	Language Minor 1000 level Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 2 48 units	Development Studies Major 2000 level Course 6 units	Language Minor 2000 level Course 6 units	Regional Studies in Development Specialisation 2000 level Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 2 48 units	Development Studies Major 2000 level Course 6 units	Language Minor 2000 level Course 6 units	Regional Studies in Development Specialisation 2000 level Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 3 48 units	Development Studies Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Development Studies Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Regional Studies in Development Specialisation 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 3 48 units	Development Studies Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Development Studies Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Regional Studies in Development Specialisation 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:

• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Domestic applicant entry requirements

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

International applicant entry requirements

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

ATAR:: 80
QLD Band:: 10
International Baccalaureate:: 29

Adjustment Factors

The National Access Scheme 2014

ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.

Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.

Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.

How to apply

Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.

Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas for more information.

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students: $28,608.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Want to make positive changes and help the Third World? The ANU Bachelor of Development Studies is the right degree for you.

ANU is a leader in the field of Development Studies and has established relationships with Australian and international aid and development organisations.

You will gain an inter-disciplinary understanding of theory and practice concerning the processes of development in the Third World, with special competence concerning one or two of four areas: Central Asia and the Middle East, China, Oceania, South and Southeast Asia, together with a solid background in one of the relevant social science disciplines.

Career Options

ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.

The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/

Employment Opportunities

Graduates have opportunities to work in a broad range of sectors. Some of these include aid agencies, multi-national companies, non-government organisations, government departments and international bodies, such as the United Nations.

Learning Outcomes

Successful completion of this program enables students to:

identify the theory and principles of development
analyse the practice of development through multilateral, bilateral, government and non-government agencies.
recall critical development issues in particular regions of the South
engage in one of the social science disciplines or a language other than English

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Single degree

Three years full time (144 units) - four courses per semester (24 units)
A Development Studies major (48 units)
A Regional Studies in Development specialisation (24 units)
Either: One of the following minors (24 units)
•    Advanced French Studies
•    Advanced German Studies
•    Advanced Italian Studies
•    Advanced Spanish Studies
•    Anthropology
•    Arabic
•    Chinese Language
•    Classical Chinese
•    Environmental Studies
•    French Language and Culture
•    Geography
•    German Language and Culture
•    Hindi Language
•    Human Ecology
•    Indonesian Language
•    Italian Language and Culture
•    Japanese Language
•    Korean Language
•    Persian
•    Political Science
•    Russian
•    Sanskrit Language
•    Sociology
•    Spanish Language and Culture
•    Thai Language
•    Turkish
•    Urdu Language
•    Vietnamese Language
Or:
•    an approved internship (24 units)
Eight Electives from across the ANU (48 units)

Double degree

This degree requires 96 units
A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
A Development Studies major (48 units)
A Regional Studies in Development specialisation (24 units)
Either: One of the following minors (24 units)
•    Advanced French Studies
•    Advanced German Studies
•    Advanced Italian Studies
•    Advanced Spanish Studies
•    Anthropology
•    Arabic
•    Chinese Language
•    Classical Chinese
•    Environmental Studies
•    French Language and Culture
•    Geography
•    German Language and Culture
•    Hindi Language
•    Human Ecology
•    Indonesian Language
•    Italian Language and Culture
•    Japanese Language
•    Korean Language
•    Persian
•    Political Science
•    Russian
•    Sanskrit Language
•    Sociology
•    Spanish Language and Culture
•    Thai Language
•    Turkish
•    Urdu Language
•    Vietnamese Language
Or:
•    an approved internship (24 units)

About this degree

Single degree
In a Bachelor of Development Studies degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 (6-unit) courses across your whole degree.
You'll need to take the Development Studies major (8 courses), the Regional Studies in Development specialisation (4 courses) and either an approved internship or one minor from the designated list (4 courses). You'll also get to choose eight electives from courses right across ANU. You can use these electives to try a range of courses or to take a major or minor in a non-Arts subject.

Double degree
In a Bachelor of Development Studies degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Development Studies degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
You'll need to take the Development Studies major (8 courses), the Regional Studies in Development specialisation (4 courses) and either an approved internship or one minor from the designated list (4 courses).

Enrolment Status

While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
•   A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one major or minor/specialisation.
•   You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
•   You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
•   You need to enrol in courses for the Development Studies major
•   You need to enrol in courses for at least one potential Arts minor/specialisation.
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Bachelor of Development Studies half of the double degree.

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ARTS1234.

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

You need to choose two 1000-level courses from the Development Studies major. Here is the list to choose from:
•   ANTH1003 – Global and Local in Second Semester
•   POLS1005 – Introduction to International Relations in First Semester
•   SOCY1002 - Self and Society in First Semester or SOCY1004 – Introduction to Social Psychology in Second Semester

Regional Studies in Development consists of 2000/3000-level courses only, no 1000-level courses are listed
•   Look at which courses you would like to do later in your program
•   Choose 1000-level courses which will meet the pre-requisite requirements of your chosen 2000-level courses
•   You may meet the pre-requisite requirements by completing the 1000-level courses listed in the Development Studies major

If your chosen minor has 1000-level courses listed, you should enrol in these courses
•   If you have studied a language previously you will need to take a Language Placement Test to determine the level of courses you should enrol in for 2014.

Following the Language Placement Test you will be issued a permission code from the relevant area to enable you to enrol in the correct level.
•   Some minors (eg Anthropology) don’t have 1000-level courses listed
•   For these minors, choose 1000-level courses which will meet the pre-requisite requirements of your chosen 2000/3000-level courses

Electives

Single Degree
While you only need to enrol in courses for the major, one minor and the specialisation, you can use your electives to enrol in 1000-level courses for other Arts majors or minors. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for the major, the minor and a course from one of the designated areas listed, you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.

Study Options