Bachelor of International Development (BIntDev)

Program Code
BDVST

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Academic Year
2018

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

This program investigates key global issues such as poverty, governance, debt reduction, inequality, human rights, HIV and AIDS, conflict, ecology, the environment, and health and gender rights in developing countries. Students will develop analytical and methodological skills that will be used to explore, question and analyze the impact of these issues on the social, economic and political structures of societies. Students will also develop their knowledge of global relations and developmental processes through both the theoretical and practical elements of the program. After first year, students will have the opportunity to participate in international study abroad opportunities. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the international development field, all students in this program also take a minor in a cognate discipline as part of their studies.
The Bachelor of International Development Studies is an AQF Level 7 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Conditions

Condition of enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Program Coordinator before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of International Development

There shall be a Bachelor of International Development.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of International  Development Studies, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

  1. Level I courses not exceeding 24 units
  2. Core courses to the value of 27 units
  3. International Development closed electives courses to the value of 15 units
  4. Broadening Electives to the value of 9 units
  5. At least one minor to the value of 18 units from the following disciplines. A maximum of 6 units may be presented at Level I, at least 6 units at Level II and at least 6 units from Level III.
    Anthropology
    Asian Studies
    Chinese Studies
    French Studies
    Gender Studies
    Geography, Environment and Population
    History
    Indigenous Knowledges and Society
    Indonesian Studies
    Japanese Studies
    Politics and International Studies
    Spanish Studies
Students who have passed courses in the degree of Bachelor of Laws at the University will be granted credit toward the Bachelor of International Development up to a maximum of 24 units. The requirement to complete a minor in the Bachelor of International Development is waived.

Core Courses

Minor

Electives