Course overview
Through studying a Bachelor of Arts in International Aid and Development at Murdoch, the challenges and the changing approaches to international aid by government, multilateral organisations and non-government aid agencies.
You’ll focus on key issues such as poverty reduction, governance, capacity building, and participatory approaches. The course will equip you to be an effective development practitioner in international and cross-cultural settings. The emphasis will be on community-level engagement and tools and skills for project management and participatory development practice.
Course record
Majors
Career Opportunities
International diplomacy, aid and development worker, refugee and migrant support worker, program officer, policy analyst
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- South StreetWAAugust 2026
- South StreetWAFebruary 2026
- South StreetWA

