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About the course
This combined degree explores the causes and consequences of unequal development and global inequality, linking development studies with social science theory and practice. You’ll examine issues such as poverty, sustainability and social justice, and analyse how factors like gender, class and race shape societies. The program is distinctive in including economics and Aboriginal studies as core components. This is an undergraduate combined degree in development studies and social science.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across international aid and development organisations, consulting, and community-focused programs, as well as policy and research work. Typical pathways include community development, advocacy and policy development, environmental management, and urban and regional planning in local, state or federal government and NGOs. The transferable skills also support broader opportunities in analysis, research and program delivery. This is a bachelor-level pathway into development and social science careers.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as content writer, social advocate, journalist, editor, graphic designer, art curator, and etc. in companies including The Integer Group, Art Bank, HoneyWell, Al-Jazeera, United Nations, and etc.Living Costs in Newcastle**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353 |
Average Salary**
