Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Social Science
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
{{course.name}}
This course has been cancelled
About
The need for environmentally sustainable and equitable development is one of the most serious issues facing the contemporary world. Development Studies provides you with the opportunity to study the causes and consequences of uneven development and assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future. Social science provides you with the opportunity to analyse, challenge and gain insight into theories about life cycle, gender, class, race, work, social justice and social organisation.
The combined program offers an interdisciplinary understanding of uneven development through the Bachelor of Development Studies with a grounding in social science theory and practice from the Bachelor of Social Science. This combined degree is highly structured, comprising of core courses and several major pathways. Note: Not all majors in the Bachelor of Social Science are available in the combined degree.
For additional information about this degree, refer to 482550 Bachelor of Development Studies and 484050 Bachelor of Social Science.
Areas of study
Criminology, cultures and citizenship, environmental sustainability, globalisation and economic development, history, human resource management and industrial relations, human services, linguistics, psychology studies, tourism and event management, urban and regional development.
Career opportunities
Aboriginal cultural educational officer, aid worker, community development worker, multicultural community liaison, youth worker, urban planner.
Practical experience
Development studies places a strong focus on both field trips and work placement. Your fieldwork will give you the opportunity to develop research skills that values Indigenous knowledge of the local environment that can then inform the development of plans, strategies and policy in culturally appropriate ways. Students can choose to develop their expertise in community development with placement as part of their degree. Every major has a course available that includes a 140-hour placement with relevant industry partners. The opportunity for a global experience is also available with international work placement options.
Honours
Available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Refer to 482550 Bachelor of Development Studies and 484050 Bachelor of Social Science.
Recommended studies: Refer to 482550 Bachelor of Development Studies and 484050 Bachelor of Social Science.
We strongly encourage you to enrol in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available on campus or online, to complete before beginning your degree.
Explore NUPrep Bridging Courses.
Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
University of Newcastle degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Review of programs
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details, visit University of Newcastle degrees.
Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.