Program Overview

You could be a tourist in your own city to get a new perspective. You could study community development or international aid – or learn to put your creative thinking to work for government agencies, corporations or organisations anywhere in the world.

The Bachelor of Arts embraces new directions in teaching and practice-based learning to train the thinkers and researchers of the 21st century. Many of the biggest and most vital issues we face today are about human society and the human condition. How can we understand who we are, how we want to live, or what kind of society we want to create, without the insights, knowledge and skills provided by the humanities?

In this degree you will learn to put theory into practice in a way that is recognised and valued by employers.

Major: International Aid and Development

This course explores 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.

3 reasons to study International Aid and Development at Murdoch

• Take on international aid and development volunteering projects which will count towards your academic credit.
• Work with local and international organisations on real projects as part of our work integrated learning program.
• You can expand your skill set and boost your career prospects by studying this degree with minors in Asian Studies, Gender Studies or Sustainable Development

What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Understanding international politics
• Creative ways to work with community
• International aid and development in practice
• Sex and gender matters
• Sustainable urban communities