Community Development (BA)
Course Code: B1180
People involved with government, neighbourhood groups, social action, overseas aid, schools, local councils, sustainability, Indigenous groups, social services, the arts, business and tourism are all talking about community development as a new way of doing things. This often involves improving and enhancing the conditions and circumstances of local people and helping community groups identify and obtain resources to deal with community problems and aspirations. This major provides you with a sociological perspective relevant to community development.
| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Qualification: | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Community Development |
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| Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Availability: | Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external) |
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| Employment Prospects: | Careers in local government, community services, remote area education, indigenous communities, community arts and cultural development, overseas aid work, sustainable development, social work-related areas, economic, social and urban planning. |
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| Special Requirements: | Required short work placement or practice project component. |
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| Recommended Minors: | Asian Studies; Creative Arts; Public Policy and Management; Sociology; Sustainable Tourism |
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| Excluded Minors: | Community Development |
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| Recommended Double Majors: | Australian Indigenous Studies (BA); Sociology (BA); Sustainable Development (BA, BSc) |
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