The Victoria Bachelor of Arts (BA) will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world. Explore your passions and discover what drives you through our wide range of subject areas. The Victoria BA will teach you how to think, not what to think. You'll turn ideas over and look at them from several angles. Learn to argue your point of view and be prepared for it to change. You'll study in an inspiring environment with highly qualified lecturers who will help you develop a broad and disciplined intellect, so you can be successful in whatever career you choose. Development Studies Be part of creating a better world. Study poverty and inequality, and the issues behind development. Explore the strategies devised to address them. Look at the ways that societies are changing - economically, socially and culturally - and at the problems these changes can create. Examine the relationships between people and institutions - from small communities, to government agencies and international organisations. Course structure For this degree you'll need to: Complete at least 360 points, of which: At least 240 points must be from courses listed for the BA At least 80 points must be from 100-level courses listed for the BA A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level and At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level at least 75 must be from 300-level courses listed for the BA Of the 75 points, up to 15 may come from courses listed for another degree when they are taken to satisfy the requirements of an additional major subject from another degree In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete: Three courses at 100 level: Introduction to Human Geography and Development Studies (GEOG 112) Three courses at 200 level: Worlds of Development (GEOG 212) Three courses at 300 level: Race, Gender and Development (GEOG 312) Geographies of Globalisation (GEOG 316) Future-proof your career The job-market is changing fast with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing. Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives, and skills in research and analysis can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Victoria you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.