Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Peace and Development Studies

Western Sydney University - Parramatta South Campus

Australia,New South Wales

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60 Months

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CAD 36,336/year

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Australia, New South Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1989

Total Students: 49,200 +

Int. Students: 6,300 +

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169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW, 2150

Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Peace and Development Studies

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Social Science aims to expand understanding of the social world in three ways: through social theory, social research, and the applications of these ideas and knowledge to practice through social engagement. It provides a wide base for understanding issues in the complex, culturally diverse, and ever-changing social environment of the 21st century. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer. Students will engage in collaborative face-to-face problem and case-based learning, will be supported by online learning materials, and will participate in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills. The program provides students with a broad progressive legal education with a strong practical orientation to the law. Students develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration, self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in legal advocacy, negotiation, and legal technology and extend their professional and learning experiences through work integrated learning, clinical placement, and international exchange engagements.

Major: Peace and Development Studies
The Peace and Development Studies major is concerned with methods for promoting peace, human rights and sustainability. It involves a critical analysis of inequalities of power and opportunity that lead to international and local conflict, social dislocation and environmental degradation.

Students will examine the structural causes of racist and gendered violence, environmental crises, forced migration, poverty, resource conflict, and inter-generational inequity. The inter-related network of solutions includes empowerment and self-determination, sustainable living, constructive development, peacemaking and peace building. These require understanding of the theories and method for identifying, measuring and resolving conflict and environmental degradation. The assumptions and failings of traditional development practice are critically assessed.

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 Program Level: Integrated Course
 Duration: 60 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 36,336

 Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

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