Major (2019)
Information on this page, including unit offerings, is from the 2019 academic year.
International Aid and Development (BA)
- B1356BACHELOR OF ARTS (HUMANITIES)
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Title | International Aid and Development (BA) |
Course Code | B1356 |
Study Level | Bachelor (Undergraduate) |
Organisational Unit | Global Studies |
Academic Contacts | http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/AcademicContacts |
Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Aid and Development |
Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Availability | Murdoch campus (internal) Murdoch campus (external) |
Description | This course explores the challenges and the changing approaches to international aid by government, multilateral organisations and non-government aid agencies. It focuses on key issues such as poverty reduction, governance, capacity building, and participatory approaches. It will equip students to be effective development practitioners in international and cross-cultural settings. The emphasis is on community-level engagement and tools and skills for project management and participatory development practice. The Bachelor of Arts at Murdoch is a degree unlike any other in Australia. It embraces new directions in teaching and practice-based learning to train the thinkers and researchers of the 21st century. So 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? Our degree is different because we teach our students to put these into practice in a way that is recognised and valued by employers. Our graduates are empowered to be the agile and creative thinkers who will thrive in a rapidly changing world. They are able to think creatively, communicate effectively, manage projects, exercise highly-developed analytical and interpersonal skills, and they possess an in-depth knowledge of contemporary societal issues and trends. These are professional skills which are recognised and valued universally. In short, you can study what you love and get a job too! |
Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings | As per normal undergraduate admission requirements. Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
Major Learning Outcomes | 1] Demonstrate substantive knowledge of aid & development theories, philosophies, approaches and policies. [2] Develop and manage aid & development projects of increasing complexity, working both independently and collaboratively. [3] Construct compelling, well-researched arguments pertaining to aid & development. [4] Formulate clear and persuasive written and spoken communication for community and professional audiences, using a range of appropriate styles and formats. [5] Engage with complex and often controversial aid & development issues in ways that are respectful, collaborative, ethical, and interdisciplinary. [6] Critically evaluate and apply a wide range of aid & development interventions at the local, regional and global levels. |
Course Learning Outcomes | Students will: LO 01 Possess broad and coherent knowledge of the content, theoretical perspectives, research methods and practices of a discipline in the arts, humanities and social sciences. LO 02 Design and manage self-directed projects of increasing sophistication involving both independent inquiry and collaborative work. LO 03 Construct critically reflective arguments that identify, analyse and evaluate complex issues, texts and data in the arts, humanities and social sciences. LO 04 Persuasively communicate complex information, concepts and problems through clear and accurate written work, creative artefacts and verbal presentations. LO 05 Recognise and practice well-developed interpersonal skills and ethical practice in collaboration with people from diverse backgrounds. LO 06 Develop innovative and imaginative approaches to the application of knowledge and skills in the arts, humanities and social sciences to a range of practical tasks and experiences. |
Employment Prospects | Non-government agencies; Government departments such as Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; development consultancies. |
Main research areas | Asian studies; development studies; community development; indigenous development; international development |
Internet Access Requirements | Murdoch units normally include an online component comprising materials, discussions, lecture recordings and assessment activities. All students, regardless of their location or mode of study, need to have access to and be able to use computing devices with browsing capability and a connection to the Internet via Broadband (Cable, ADSL or Mobile) or Wireless. The Internet connection should be readily available and allow large amounts of data to be streamed or downloaded (approximately 100MB per lecture recording). Students also need to be able to enter into online discussions and submit assignments online. |
Course Structure - 72 credit points
Course Core - 24 credit points
100 Level Units - 9 credit points
MSP100 Career Learning: Managing Your Career - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-external, S2-external
Course Core Units - 6 credit points
ART101 Coming into Community - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
OR
ART102 Inventing the Future - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
200 Level Units - 15 credit points
Select from the following:
MSP200 Building Enterprise Skills - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-external, S2-external
MSP201 Real World Learning - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-external, S2-external, SUM-external, W-external, Y-external
ART208 Presenting in Public: Writing and Performing for Professional Contexts - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal
ART325 Professional Placement - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S2-internal, SUM-internal, W-internal
AIS308 Working with Indigenous Communities: Internship - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal
COD303 Preparing for Professional Community Practice - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
POL340 Public Policy Internship - 6 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
AST384 Asian Studies Project - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-external, S2-external, SUM-external, W-external
Course Core Units - 9 credit points
ART201 Global Citizenship - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ART202 The Weight of Data - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
BAR200 Developing Research Skills and Methods - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
Major Units - 24 credit points
Select from any of the available Majors, Co-Majors or Minors
Major Structure - 24 credit points
100 Level Units - 6 credit points
COD125 Introduction to Community Development - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
SUS100 Introduction to Sustainable Development - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
200 Level Units - 12 credit points
SUS207 Overseas Aid and International Development - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
POL201 Global Justice, Aid and Security - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
POL226 Sex and Gender Matters - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-external
AST250 Society, Culture and Ecology in Asia - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
300 Level Units - 6 credit points
SUS310 Sustainable Urban Communities - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
COD302 Creative Ways to Work with Community - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
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Domestic - Undergraduate - Commonwealth supported - commenced 2010 or later
International Onshore - Undergraduate - commenced 2018 or later
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