Bachelor of International Development (Honours) (BIntDev(Hons))
Bachelor of International Development (Honours) (BIntDev(Hons))
Program Code
HDVST
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2017
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Bachelor of International Development (Honours) is a one year program that includes advanced coursework and a research project in which students produce an extended piece of work (thesis) on a topic chosen in consultation with an academic supervisor.
An Honours year provides more advanced training in the student's chosen discipline and provides the opportunity to undertake and practice advanced research skills. Students learn new techniques and theoretical approaches, broadening their skill base and providing a competitive edge in the job market.
The Honours year is considered to be a year of full-time study and regular attendance at classes is required. It is possible to take Honours over two years if special personal or medical circumstances apply.
Honours is the normal prerequisite for entry to a Higher Degree by Research at the Master and Doctor of Philosophy levels, and is also valued by many employers.
The Bachelor of International Development (Honours) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of International Development (Honours)
There shall be a Bachelor of International Development (Honours).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of International Development (Honours) the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 12 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a research thesis
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Core courses
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value DEVT 4001 Hons International Development: Contested Concepts 6 DEVT 4002 Honours International Development: Theory 6 -
Research Thesis
To satisfy the requirements for Research Thesis students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
In the case of full-time enrolment students must take the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value DEVT 4003 Honours International Development Thesis 12 or
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following two courses must be completed in two consecutive years. Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value DEVT 4004A Hons International Development Thesis T/Y Cont 0 DEVT 4004B Hons International Development Thesis T/Y Final 12