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Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0327
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
This specialisation links subjects from the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, and the School of Social Sciences to develop key practice skills in the humanitarian and development sectors. Using innovative materials co-designed and delivered with industry partners (e.g. Engineers Without Borders, RedR) students will gain comprehensive knowledge and socio-technical skills for dealing with real-world humanitarian problems via sustainable, community-centered approaches. It offers opportunities to co-develop change with regional and international industry partners and local communities in other countries to develop humanitarian engineering interventions within this emerging career pathway.
This minor is included in Bachelor of Design and Technology, Bachelor of Industrial Design, Bachelor of Industrial Design, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours), Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor of Humanitarian Development Studies, Bachelor of Policing, Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Social Science(Advanced)
Please follow the recommended sequence for your program as noted below.
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Students enrolled in Bachelor of Design and Technology, Bachelor of Industrial Design, Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) or Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology must complete 40 credit points as follows