Bachelor of International Development Studies
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Jenis institusi: Universitas/Lembaga Pendidikan Tinggi
Tingkat: Sarjana
CRICOS: 00004G
This degree combines units that offer local and historical knowledge of specific geographic areas of the developing world, exploring transnational dimensions of development. This combination enables students to gain knowledge of the planning, implementation and consequences of political and economic change, particularly the uneven effects of development policies on communities. Students gain knowledge of the macro and micro sociological forces, including social movements that have impacted historically on political, economic, cultural and ecological conditions, resulting in extreme poverty, poor health, fragile governance, inequality and environmental vulnerability. The degree grounds students in qualitative and quantitative research methods, with skills and knowledge to determine appropriate strength-based capacity building approaches, and to identify economic inclusion strategies that promote economic opportunities for marginalised communities. The course is within the discipline of 'development studies', which is an interdisciplinary branch of social science. Development studies draws from a range of disciplines: anthropology, sociology, political science, human geography, environmental science, history and economics. The objective of the degree is to provide students with knowledge, critical perspective understanding and skills needed for competent, compassionate, ethical and professional engagement with communities in the developing world. Graduates have a strong commitment to the common good and respect for the dignity of the human person. Students gain hands-on experience in an international humanitarian or development program through the compulsory Immersion Experience unit. In addition to development theory and practice, students will study: global health; human rights law and practice; global change and development; strategic management, people management; peace and development; environmental sustainability; research methodologies for development projects.
