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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Development Studies

Course code: #11368

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Development Studies

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $34,990 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    62.8 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    031290F

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2025 2025-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Development Studies

Development, poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today. 

This program at the University of Newcastle provides the opportunity to study the causes and consequences of unequal development.  

This program is the only development studies program in Australia to include economics and Aboriginal studies as core courses.

Students focus on key global issues in local, national and international contexts. 

You could find yourself employed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, helping developing countries address their internal constraints to trade. 

Or, locally, you could work with an Indigenous community working to improve environmental sustainability.

No matter your focus, when you study Development Studies, you can go on to make a positive difference.

You will have the opportunity to choose from one of four majors:

  • Cultures and Citizenship
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Globalisation and Economic Development
  • Urban and Regional Development

 

Work Integrated Learning

Every student will complete a 140-hour placement with relevant industry partners in government, not-for-profit organisations, or private businesses.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$42,859

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,916
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,869
Tuition 1 person $34,990

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence: 

IELTS 6.0 with no subtest less than 6.0

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Entry requirements:

Senior secondary school qualification

 

GPA:

China:

China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao):  471   out of 750   (62.8%)

 

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 11
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 79
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 75
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 75
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 75

 

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

  • International developer
  • Urban and regional planner
  • Social policy officer
  • Community developer
  • Environmental manager
  • Consultant
  • Researcher

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