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This major introduces you to the relationship between global development and inequality.
You'll study key issues, concepts and approaches to global development and poverty in historical and contemporary contexts.
You'll be introduced to a variety of important issues, including the roles of different actors and agencies in development, ranging from international institutions to community groups.
Through this major you'll gain a comprehensive account of the complex and interdisciplinary nature of global development and inequality. You'll be equipped with the skills to assess and evaluate the various challenges and opportunities in development in an age of globalisation.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Overseas trade and development manager
- NGO worker
- Policy adviser
- Consular staff member
- Development adviser
- Development officer
- International development worker
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Introduction to International Inequality & Development
- The Political Dynamics of Development and Resistance
- Globalisation & Development in Post-Colonial Societies
- Medical Anthropology: Local and Global Perspectives
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