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Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development StudiesApproved Abbreviation: BHuman&DevtSt
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1735.1
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 088714E
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2016 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
The Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies covers all aspects of disaster management, humanitarian assistance, and development to equip students with the required skills, knowledge, and practical experience (i.e. humanitarian crisis simulation + international placement) that make them ready to work with national and international government and non-government organisations implementing short- and long-term life-saving programs. The degree provides a theory- driven and as well as a comprehensive field experience package that enhance students’ learning, research skills, real world experience, and career readiness. The international placement opportunity requires students to obtain a medical clearance, and a Working with Children check for certain organisations.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Admission
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Students will need to complete a Working with Children Check and obtain medical clearance to enrol in unit 102724 Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
All students must enrol in and complete the 70 credit points of Bachelor of Social Science Core Units, a 100 credit point major and 70 credit points of electives. The recommendation is that electives are chosen from the Recommended Electives list (shown below).
Bachelor of Social Science Core Units
| 101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 102816 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems |
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
| 102815 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies |
Majors
Note: Students can complete both majors.
| M1095 | Humanitarian Preparedness and Response |
| M1096 | Human Rights, Protection and Development |
Recommended Sequence - Start-year Commencement (Autumn)
Year 1
Autumn session
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
One unit from the chosen major
And one recommended elective from the list below
Spring session
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 102815 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies |
Students in Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Major complete
One major unit and one recommended elective from the list below
Or
Students in Human Rights, Protection & Development major complete
Two major units
Year 2
Autumn session
| 102816 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems |
One unit from the chosen major
And two recommended electives from the list below
Spring session
| 101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
Students in Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Major complete
Two major units and one recommended elective from the list below
Or
Students in Human Rights, Protection & Development major complete
One major unit and two recommended electives from the list below
Year 3
Autumn session
One unit from the chosen major
Two recommended electives from the list below
2H session
| 102723 | Social Sciences International Placement (1): Preparation for Placement |
| 102724 | Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement |
Summer A session
| 102725 | Social Sciences International Placement (III): Post-placement Reflections |
Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Commencement (Spring)
Year 1
Spring session
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 102815 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies |
Students in Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Major complete
One major unit and one recommended elective from the list below
Or
Students in Human Rights, Protection & Development Major complete
Two major units
Autumn session
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
One unit from the chosen major
And one recommended elective from the list below
Year 2
Spring session
| 101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
Students in Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Major complete
Two major units and one recommended elective from the list below
Or
Students in Human Rights, Protection & Development Major complete
One major unit and two recommended electives from the list below
Autumn session
| 102816 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems |
One unit from the chosen major
And two recommended electives from the list below
Year 3
2H session
| 102723 | Social Sciences International Placement (1): Preparation for Placement |
| 102724 | Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement |
Summer A session
| 102725 | Social Sciences International Placement (III): Post-placement Reflections |
Autumn session
One unit from the chosen major
And two recommended electives from the list below
Recommended Elective Units
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
| 301389 | Agriculture, Food and Health |
| 101570 | Alternatives to Violence |
| 101589 | Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies |
| 101968 | Civil Society in Contemporary China |
| 101870 | Climate Change and Culture |
| 101595 | Community and Social Action |
| 101632 | Community Work & Development |
| 102203 | Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice |
| 101596 | Context of Human Services |
| 400866 | Culture, Diversity and Health |
| 101663 | Education for Sustainability |
| 300858 | Environmental Risk Management |
| 300917 | Global Nutrition, Food and Community |
| 200815 | Globalisation and Sustainability |
| 101611 | Home and Away: Ethnicity and Migration in Australia |
| 400195 | Human Rights, Human Services and the Law |
| 400193 | Human Services Intervention Strategies |
| 200298 | Immigration and Refugee Law |
| 101905 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective |
| 200220 | International Criminal Law |
| 101779 | Leadership, Alliances, Sustainability (Block Mode) |
| 200855 | Leadership in a Complex World |
| 101775 | Management and Community Organisations (Block Mode) |
| 101575 | Peace-Making and Peace-Building |
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 101593 | Planning the City: Development, Community and Systems |
| 101753 | Revaluing Indigenous Economics (Day Mode) |
| 101591 | The Economics of Cities and Regions |
| 101664 | Working with Cultural Differences |
Equivalent Core Units
The unit listed below counts towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2018 or earlier.
102174 - Social Sciences International Placement
The units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2020 or earlier.
101900 - Working with Communities
400337 - Social Research Methods
Sub-major Elective Spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Global Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
MyStudentRecords (MySR)
Replaced Recommended Elective Units
The unit listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or earlier.
101342 - The Urban Context
The unit listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier.
300790 - Agriculture, Food and Health