Bachelor of Humanitarian Aid and Development

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

The Bachelor of Humanitarian Aid and Development is an inter-disciplinary degree that will teach you to understand, critically analyze and apply concepts of community development, humanitarian practice and development aid.During the course, you'll explore concepts in a variety of fields including culture studies, sociology, ethics, Indigenous knowledge, community development, international humanitarian assistance and development, project management, and language studies. You'll learn from academics and industry practitioners who have a professional focus on national and international community work, disaster relief and development.You'll complete a two-week intensive unit, which will give you the knowledge and skills to work in humanitarian assistance.In the final year of study, students completing the Human Services major will undertake 400 hours of community-based placements with humanitarian, human services or development aid organizations in Australia or overseas. International placements are available with industry partners, including in the Asia Pacific.With an unprecedented number of displaced people across the world seeking life-saving relief, there is a growing need for skilled and trained humanitarian and development aid workers. This degree will give you the knowledge and skills to provide support for those affected by man-made and natural disasters, poverty and social injustice.

Subjects

• HAD100 Introduction to Disasters, Humanitarian Aid and Development
• IAS101 Indigenous Australia
• PSY150 Introduction to Psychology A (replaces PSY140 2022)
• SWK101 Introduction to Human Services
• HAD250 Humanitarian Needs Assessment
• HCS261 Fundamentals of Humanitarian Practice (WIL)
• IAS201 Cultural Capabilities
• IAS222 Global Sociology
• MAN204 Project Management
• DEM300 Community-Based Risk Management
• DEM311 Hazard Analysis, Disaster and Risk Governance in Context (unit title change 2023)
• SWK301 Working with and Developing Communities
• SWK312 Social Research Methods
• SWK318 Skills for Regional and Remote Practice
• IAS402 Intercultural Practice
• IAS133 Introduction to International Relations
• SWK102 Communication Skills
• SWK201 Human Service Organizations
• IAS352 Practices and Skills in Indigenous Community Work
• SWK313 Engaging with Individuals and Families in Partnership
• SWK316 Building Safe Communities
• HCS351 Professional Practice Placement (20 cp)
• HCS365 From Theory to Practice - Aid and Development
• CRA101 The Creative North (replaces IAS102 from 2024)
• IAS161 Language Studies 1 (no longer offered 2023)
• YOL161 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1 (new from 2023)
• IAS202 Northern Futures
• IAS242 Indigenous Governance and Leadership (not offered in 2024)
• IAS351 Indigenous Networking and Collaboration (not offered in 2024)
• IAS352 Practices and Skills in Indigenous Community Work (added 2022)
• IAS353 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment
• CHN161 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 1 (new from 2023)
• HEL161 Greek Language 1 (new from 2023)
• INI161 Indonesian Language 1 (new from 2023)
• IAS122 Ethics and Happiness
• IAS133 Introduction to International Relations
• ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing
• ENV208 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Thinking
• LWA221 Human Rights Law (no longer offered 2021)
• DEM312 Interdisciplinary Aspects of Emergency and Disaster Management
• LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100 from 2024)
• MAN105 Introduction to Management
• QAB105 Business Research Methods
• MAN203 Comparative Management Systems (replaces MAN212 from 2022)
• SWK316 Building Safe Communities (added 2022)
• IAS336 Major Issues in Contemporary Indonesia (not offered 2024)
• IAS404 In-Country Placement

Standard entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, CorporalCurrent School Leaver Pathways:Best of 3 Year 12 subject gradesSchool recommendation program* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study information

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Curtin University

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University of Canberra

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Excelsia University College