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Development Studies
ANU- Australia National University

Development Studies refers to a broad range of courses that address the planning, implementation
and consequences of social, political and economic change among peoples of the Third and Fourth
Worlds.
Development as an aspect of state policy, and specifically as an integral part of relations between
states of the wealthy 'West' or 'North' (First World) and states of the 'South' (Third World), gained
prominence after the Second World War with the establishment of the IMF/World Bank and other
development banks and aid agencies, such as USAID and the Australian Development Assistance
Bureau. Since then agencies and government officials, practitioners and intellectuals have debated
the rights and wrongs of development and the merits of particular approaches to development. These
have crystallised in various 'theories' or approaches to development, such as the modernisation
theories, world system theories, or the more recent emphasis on empowerment, popular participation
and sustainable development.
Development Studies examines the impact of globalisation on states and peoples of the South, and
reviews notions of economic viability, democracy, governance, human rights or environmental
sustainability as they apply to such culturally divergent entities. In the last two decades there has
been an explosion in the numbers of non-government organisations (NGOs) or voluntary
organisations (VOs) also concentrating on development.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Understand the different perspectives and theories of development and change in the modern era
2. Apply these perspectives and theories to the practical issues of delivering development programs.
3. Analyse the competing interests, motivations and discourse of key stakeholders and interest
groups
4. Devise and conduct research and write critically about these issues
Relevant Degrees
 Bachelor of Arts (BARTS)
 Bachelor of Pacific Studies (BPAST)
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The Master of Social Change and Development covers all aspects of social change,
from the macro global issues to their impact on regional and local communities. This is
achieved through a balance of theoretical and practical coursework which can be
delivered online or face-to-face via a blended learning approach to accommodate your
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