Program Overview

At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Arts.

Adding an arts degree to your law qualification will help you hone your communication and problem-solving skills to give you a competitive edge in your career.

The combination of a Law and Arts degree means you'll gain valuable additional skills to use in your future career, including presentation skills, media liaison, language skills or knowledge of polices and international relations.

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