The Development specialisation is aimed at students who have not completed an approved cognate program but wish to do a Master Degree to advance their careers in international development. Students wishing to study at Masters level can articulate into the Master of Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development on successful completion of the certificate.
The specialisation provides an introduction to development studies and the key principles and theories that underpin much development practice.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- critically apply theoretical frameworks and research techniques to understanding national and international issues and problems;
- relate a field of study in the arts, humanities or social sciences to its wider cultural and societal context;
- critically evaluate ideas and develop creative solutions to complex problems; and
- communicate and debate complex issues both orally and in writing, using a variety of media.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This specialisation requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH6009 | Culture and Development | 6 |
| ANTH6026 | Medicine, Healing and the Body | 6 |
| ANTH8014 | Mining, Community and Society | 6 |
| ANTH8049 | Issues in the Design and Evaluation of Development Projects and Programs | 6 |
| ANTH8106 | Gender, Violence and Development | 6 |
| ANTH8107 | The World Bank and the Organisation of Development | 6 |
| EMDV8013 | Issues in Development and Environment | 6 |
| EMDV8101 | State, Society and Natural Resources | 6 |
| SOCY6045 | Third World Development | 6 |