Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Work towards a more equitable and sustainable future Development, poverty, inequality and environmental sustainability are some of the most important issues in the world today. Study the causes and consequences of unequal development. Assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future. Broaden your understanding with legal expertise.

This program is the only development studies program in Australia to include economics and Aboriginal studies as core courses. Pursue a career in the legal field, or make your mark across research, government, NGOs, business, and community organisations. This combined program provides opportunities to study the causes and consequences of unequal development and assess policy options for a more equitable and sustainable future, while studying the complementary skills in Law. Learn and develop skills by studying courses in various aspects of law including: For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees: Bachelor of Development Studies, and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined Meet University of Newcastle student, Kirra and find out why she chose to study a Bachelor of Development Studies. From international travel opportunities to industry work experience, this degree is preparing Kirra for the real world. You will complete the first 105 hours of your required supervised clinical legal experience under the supervision of solicitors from our School – either in the legal centre itself or as part of our “Law on the Beach” program. School staff also assist to arrange external placements to make up the remaining 180 professional training hours required to qualify to practise as a lawyer.