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Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Social Science

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Course code: UAC482560UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Development, poverty, inequality, political instability,  and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today.  Study the causes and consequences of unequal development. Assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future.
Through social science, analyse, challenge and gain an insight into global issues.Gain an understanding of global inequality with a grounding in social science theory and practice.

This combined degree is highly structured, comprising of core courses and several major pathways.

Note: Not all majors in the Bachelor of Social Science are available in the combined degree.

For additional information about this degree, refer to 482550 Bachelor of Development Studies and 484050 Bachelor of Social Science.

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English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

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