Credit points
40
Minor available at
- Melbourne
Additional information
Students studying International Development Studies at ACU are prepared for careers, domestically and abroad, in a diverse range of government and non-government organisations tasked with supporting the alleviation of poverty in the developing world. International development studies focus on contemporary understandings of the causes and consequences of poverty, conflict, refugees and migration, and develops work-ready skills in project management, research and policy development.
Admission requirements
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.
Completion requirements
A student must complete 40 cp of the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
a. at least 10 cp from 100-level units (Part A);
b. at least 20 cp from 200- and/or 300-level units (Part B).
Part A : 100-level Units
Complete at least 10 credit points from the following:
Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
DVST100 | Introduction to International Development Studies | 10 | |
DVST101 | Humanitarian Work and Aid | 10 |
Part B : 200/300-level units
Complete at least 20 credit points from the following:
Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
DVST200 | Refugees and Forced Migration | 10 | |
DVST204 | Project Management for Development | 10 | |
DVST205 | Peace and Conflict | 10 | |
DVST303 | Development Advocacy | 10 |