Best universities in Australia for Development Studies

Development Studies sits within Social Sciences & Psychology. There are 20 registered courses in the subject across 12 providers, so the field is small enough that you can compare most of what is on offer without losing track. Study levels run from Associate Degree and Bachelor's Degree through to Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master's Degree. Providers include La Trobe University, Murdoch University, AIE Institute and Australian National University. The spread of levels matters when you are weighing options. An Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree suits someone starting out. A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma suits someone adding the subject to an existing qualification, while a Master's Degree is the longer postgraduate route. Check which levels each provider actually offers before you apply, because not every one of the 12 covers all six.