International Development
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of International Development
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course is designed to equip students with an appreciation and understanding of issues in social, economic and political development in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Students study the ways in which national governments, international agencies and non-government organisations have pursued programs of social and economic change in these developing areas. Subjects cover a range of issues, such as dependency and development aid, the emergence of newly industrialised countries (particularly Asia), gender and development, sustainable development, indigenous peoples and development, social movements and human rights.
Course structure
Students complete a number of compulsory subjects in first, second and third year, covering the history of development in particular regions, issues in international development and the practice of development. In addition, students choose from a list of complementary electives, such as anthropology, Asian studies, economics, history, gender, sexuality and diversity studies, legal studies, linguistics or politics. Students may also study a language (Chinese, Indonesian or Spanish) as part of the degree.
Contact hours
Approximately 12-15 contact hours per week if studying full-time.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Anthropology, economics, history, linguistics, politics, sociology.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC or Late Direct Application.
Mid-Year Entry - Direct Application.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlThe Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences awards a number of academic merit scholarships to students who have attained the highest VCE enter score in 2009.
See details at www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/index
Middle Band
Consideration is based on performance in one or more of: English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies, Psychology.
Selection
ENTER 73.90
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit the VTAC Pi form, providing details in essay format re prior educational experiences and reasons for interest in the course.
Mature-Age Entry scheme: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Mid-Year Entry is available.
Career opportunities
Graduates can find employment in fields related to international aid and development, in government and non-government organisations working towards sustainable develoment, poverty alleviation and wellbeing.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/dev_studies
Contact information
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E development_studies@latrobe.edu.au
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences:
T (03) 9479 2023;
E lhuss@latrobe.edu.au
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover