查尔斯达尔文大学

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 study 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 with a focus on national and international community work, disaster relief and development.

Hands-on experience matters in the industry, which is why you'll complete a two-week intensive unit at our Casuarina campus in Darwin. This will give you the knowledge and practical skills to work in humanitarian assistance.

In your final year, you'll also complete a 400-hour placement with a community-based, humanitarian or development aid organization 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.

Career opportunities:

• Graduates exit the program with a foundation in community work, human service delivery and international humanitarian practice.
• Career opportunities include working for non-government organizations (NGOs) and government agencies in the field of community development and international humanitarian assistance and development aid.
• The degree provides an excellent basis to pursue a higher degree in allied fields including emergency and disaster management, humanitarian and development aid as well as international relations.

Course structure:

The course is made up of 240 credit points of core, common and elective units. This includes introductory units in:

• social work
• psychology and sociology
• direct practice with individuals and groups
• community work and development
• project management
• legal issues
• social policy
• remote and regional practice

In order to participate in two compulsory placements in your second and third year, you'll need to satisfy the requirements of a criminal history check.