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Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Communication


  • The University of Newcastle
  • Course CRICOS Code:102635E
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.197
  • Course Duration:4 years
  • Australian State:New South WalesNSW
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Course Description

Development, poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today. The combined Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Communication program will let you develop the capabilities needed to construct and present clear and effective narratives and arguments across written, visual, oral and multimedia forms, allowing you to speak up and record the stories of those who need to be heard. Through the program you will focus on key global issues in local, national or international contexts, while also pushing your creative boundaries, and gaining practical skills with access to the latest media technologies including our multi-camera television studio and radio and sound recording studios.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Development Studies,Commerce
Faculty Faculty of Environment,Faculty of Business
Qualification Level Bachelor Degree (Undergraduate)
2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 33,645
Course Duration 4 years
Campus(es) Newcastle

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English Requirements IELTS overall minimum - 6.5 IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO