International Development Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 3040
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Course ID
208108
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Andrew Skuse
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This capstone course for International Development students (Bachelor/Major) enables students to address an issue relating to international development practice in depth. The course offers a twin track and enables students to choose between developing an in-depth development project design or a major research essay tackling an issue related to development practice as their main assessed output. Over the course of the semester students will engage in independent learning/working, intensive seminar-based formative work, deliver a number of short presentations that focus on key elements of their project designs or research essay, as well as receiving individual supervision on the projects.

Course learning outcomes

  • To build an in-depth knowledge of international development practice
  • To build practical experience of applying core development tools and methods to real-world problems;
  • To develop knowledge of project cycle management processes
  • To develop and apply critical thinking skills to development problems
  • To develop skills in communication, collaborative enquiry and problem solving
  • To foster an awareness of ethical, social, and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21866
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
8 May - 29 May Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed DEVT3200 International Development Practice at the University of Adelaide

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