The Development major provides a social science perspective on international and community development problems. Courses analyse the social effects of development; the role of international aid and community development projects; and environmental policy. The major emphasises working in multi-disciplinary teams to alleviate poverty and inequality, and to develop sustainable societies, communities and environments.

This course equips graduates with relevant and marketable skills, including; policy making and advocacy, public communication, cross-cultural awareness, report writing, project management and social research skills.

Graduates typically find employment within organisations such as:

• Federal, State & Local Government
• Aboriginal Land Councils
• AusAID/NGOs
• Health
• Policing Agencies, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Courts, Customs, Immigration
• Victims Services, Youth Services
• Community Service Agencies
• Business/Consultancy Firms
• Universities/Research

Other graduates further their research ambitions and enrol in an honours year, where they continue to develop their research skills.