Faculty of Arts Development Studies

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1. Prerequisites
2. Diploma in Arts (Development Studies)
3. Requirements for a major
4. Honours requirements
5. Further study
6. For more information
Subject Lists
    Third/fourth-year subjects
    Fourth-year subjects

Convener: Dr Salim Lakha (School of Anthropology, Geography and Environmental Studies)

Development studies at the University of Melbourne is one of the fastest growing programs in Australia. The program considers economic, environmental and social changes that occur in societies undergoing development. It offers students the opportunity to study these issues in depth and from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.

Development studies is an interdisciplinary program within the School of Anthropology, Geography and Environmental Studies (SAGES) that encompasses a range of related disciplines including anthropology, geography, environmental studies, politics, indigenous studies, public policy, sociology, health, law and economics. Students will develop a wide range of skills in analysis, survey writing, communication, group work and computing and will enrich their knowledge of social and environmental interactions.

The development studies program covers areas that have direct relevance to practical and impact-oriented developmental practices. Recent growth in the development industry (international aid agencies, non-government organisations and private sector consulting companies) testifies to the relevance of the program in development studies at the University of Melbourne. Students who specialise in development studies develop transferable skills that will substantially enhance their career options. Alternatively, they are able to expand on their interest and knowledge through an articulated structure of higher degree study at the University of Melbourne.

1. Prerequisites

The program commences in first year. However, students who have completed 50 points of first-year social science subjects may apply to the convener for entry.

2. Diploma in Arts (Development Studies)

The Diploma in Arts (Development Studies) is only available to students who are currently enrolled in a degree course at the University of Melbourne. It consists of a three-year sequence of study, and adds one year to the duration of your degree.

Students must complete 25 points of first-year subjects, including 121-110 Famine in the Modern World, and 75 points of second/third-year subjects selected from the lists below, including 121-015 Development and the Third World and 131-038 Gender and Development.

3. Requirements for a major

A major in development usually consists of nine 12.5-point subjects, totalling 112.5 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects (25 points), which must include:

  • 121-110 Famine in the Modern World; and

  • at least one other subject from the list of first-year social science subjects below; and

• seven second/third-year subjects (87.5 points) which must include:

  • 121-015 Development and the Third World; and

  • 131-038 Gender and Development; and

  • five subjects from the list of optional subjects below.

Students seeking to make a career in development are strongly advised to construct an undergraduate program that combines a major in development with a major in one of the social sciences (anthropology, economics, geography, political science, sociology).

Students should note that some of the above subjects have prerequisites. Consult the relevant area of study entries of this Handbook for details.

4. Honours requirements

5. Further study

Students who wish to undertake further study can enrol in postgraduate courses in development studies, or in anthropology, geography, environmental studies and gender studies.

6. For more information

Dr Salim Lakha or Dr Brendan Whyte
SAGES
SEECS Building
207 Bouverie Street
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Tel. +61 3 8344 6339
Fax. +61 3 8344 4972
Email: development@geography.unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.development.unimelb.edu.au

Third/fourth-year subjects

121-436 The Geopolitics of Peace and Development

Fourth-year subjects

121-525 Development Studies Thesis
121-526 Development Studies Thesis (MYE)
121-439 Directed Study in Development
121-503 Research Methods and Design
121-516 Gender, Environment and Development
121-545 Understanding Development

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