Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in Development Studies in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
44,578
(c. USD31,235.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Honors Specialization in Development Studies equips you with advanced preparation for professional careers or postgraduate research by cultivating an in-depth understanding of research methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and principles in development studies. This program involves designing and executing a substantial research project, usually in the form of a 20,000-word thesis, aimed at generating novel insights or addressing intricate challenges.
Learning Outcomes
formulate a meaningful research question in the field of development studies;
conduct innovative, rigorous, ethical, and independent investigations using appropriate theoretical and methodological approaches, while situating the research within relevant academic traditions; and
effectively present research findings through suitable mediums.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor of Arts degree from the ANU or equivalent from another institution.
A weighted average mark equivalent to an ANU 70 per cent calculated from the 36 units ie 0.75 EFTSL of courses in the major cognate to the honours specialization, excluding 1000-level courses ie introductory undergraduate courses with the highest marks.
Written approval of an identified supervisor for the thesis.
And the satisfaction of any admission requirements listed in the relevant honours specialization.
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
A weighted average mark equivalent to an ANU 70 per cent calculated from the 36 units ie 0.75 EFTSL of courses in the major cognate to the honours specialization, excluding 1000-level courses ie introductory undergraduate courses with the highest marks.
Written approval of an identified supervisor for the thesis.
And the satisfaction of any admission requirements listed in the relevant honours specialization.
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
44,578