Poverty Reduction: Doing International Development

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
POLI 1008
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Course ID
202485
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Andrew Skuse
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course explores the ways in which poverty is assessed, and poverty reduction is practiced. The course introduces students to concepts, international policies and conventions, as well as the practice of poverty reduction. It does this by examining key poverty indices, methods of poverty assessment and the wide range of programs that are implemented globally with the aim to reduce poverty and enhance well-being. The course engages students to think about solutions to global poverty and encourages skills development in the area of development program design and implementation.

  • Poverty Reduction: Concepts and Methods
  • Strengthening the Enabling Environment 
  • Building Sustainable Solutions for Poverty Reduction

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and discuss key approaches, concepts, methods and policy associated with poverty reduction.
  • Think critically about the practical challenges and solutions associated with reducing poverty.
  • Express ideas clearly, thoughtfully and respectfully through multiple modes of communication.
  • Develop foundational skills in assessing poverty and practicing international development.
  • Express ideas ethically and sensitively.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 56786
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB34
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB34
Class number
Class number 59030
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.17

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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