Course

Bachelor of Development Studies (with Year in Asia)

Australian National University, Canberra · Canberra · Acton Campus

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Key facts

Campus
Acton Campus · Canberra City West
City
Canberra, ACT
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Delivery
On Campus
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 56,120 (indicative)

Academic entry requirements

  • By internal transfer from an ANU AQF Level 7 Bachelor DegreeA minimum undergraduate career GPA of 5.0 out of 7.048 units from completion of courses offered by ANU, which must include:A minimum of 24 units from completion of courses in the target language subject area, or demonstrated intermediate language proficiency as evidenced by completion, exemption or course credit for the following:Chinese – CHIN2017 Modern Chinese 4Indonesian - INDN2003 Indonesian 4Japanese – JPNS3001 Japanese 5Korean - KORE2522 Modern Korean 4Thai - THAI2003 Thai 4 Vietnamese - VIET2003 Vietnamese 4 A minimum of 12 units from completion of non-language courses listed in the Bachelor of Asian Studies Places are limited in each study-destination country. Applicants will be ranked on the following criteria:Demonstrated ability in the language of the destination countryANU GPA

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About this course

This program is only open to students already enrolled in the BDEVS - Bachelor of Development Studies. Want to make positive changes and help the Third World? The ANU Bachelor of Development Studies is the right degree for you. ANU is a leader in the field of Development Studies and has established relationships with Australian and international aid and development organisations. You will gain an inter-disciplinary understanding of theory and practice concerning the processes of development in the Third World, with special competence concerning one or two of four areas: Central Asia and the Middle East, China, Oceania, South and Southeast Asia, together with a solid background in one of the relevant social science disciplines. The Bachelor of Development Studies (with Year in Asia) is the perfect degree to establish yourself as a future leader in the Asian Century. You will combine study at ANU with one year at a university in an Asian location like Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul or Bangkok. Your Year in Asia will build on the strengths of your Bachelor degree. You will develop an advanced level of language proficiency and an exceptional capacity to understand the societies and cultures of our region. You will study with world-class teachers at ANU and then put your learning into practice on the ground in Asia.

Bachelor of Development Studies (with Year in Asia) is a bachelor course at Australian National University, Canberra in Canberra, ACT. It is listed as 4 years of study. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 56,120 for 2026 (indicative).

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Administrative details

Course code
BDEVY
CRICOS
099465D

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated August 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.