Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies
Health and welfare
There is an urgent need for Humanitarian Workers worldwide. Western is taking the lead in training the next generation of qualified Humanitarian and Development Aid Workers. The Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies is unique being the only degree of its kind in Australia. This program was developed in consultation with NGOs to ensure what you learn is current and practical. Academics delivering this program include experts and practitioners from the United Nations agencies and intern
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Parramatta
- NSW · +3 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 088714E
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Course overview
There is an urgent need for Humanitarian Workers worldwide. Western is taking the lead in training the next generation of qualified Humanitarian and Development Aid Workers. The Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies is unique being the only degree of its kind in Australia. This program was developed in consultation with NGOs to ensure what you learn is current and practical. Academics delivering this program include experts and practitioners from the United Nations agencies and international NGOs to ensure what you learn is current and practical.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Canadian high school
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia; an International Baccalaureate in Australia; a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney University - Parramatta | 1 March 2027 | — | $32,500per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney University - Parramatta | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Penrith (Kingswood) | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Penrith (Kingswood) | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Western Sydney University - Parramatta
PrimaryCnr of Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Parramatta, NSW
Open in mapsWestern Sydney University - Penrith
Student Centre, Building I, Second Ave, KINGSWOOD, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.