Humanitarian Preparedness and Response, Major (0094)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0094
Previous Code: M1095.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
This major is restricted to students enrolled in programs Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies, Bachelor of Tourism Management and Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies. This is an alternate Major program that prepares students with knowledge and skills to critically evaluate and assess social processes, policies, and practices, and articulate the place of humanitarian relief and development assistance. This is achieved through a set of subjects specifically tailored towards Humanitarian Preparedness and Response, providing students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the first two years of their degree in a ‘real world’ setting through the Social Sciences International Placement suite of subjects. The international placement opportunity requires students to obtain a medical clearance, and a Working with Children check for certain organisations.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Dr Melissa Phillips |
| Penrith Campus | Internal | Dr Melissa Phillips |
Major Structure
Students must complete the 100 credit point major as listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommend Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| HUMN 1028 | Human Rights, Peace and Development | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Spring session | ||
| POLI 1007 | World Politics and International Relations | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| HUMN 2017 | Complex Emergencies and International Guidelines | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HUMN 2022 | Emergency Field Operations: Supply Management and Logistics | 10 |
| BUSM 3082 | Project Management in Humanitarian and Development Studies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| HUMN 3068 | Public Health Response in Complex Emergencies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| 2H session | ||
| HUMN 3100 | Social Sciences International Placement (1): Preparation for Placement | 10 |
| HUMN 3101 | Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement | 20 |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Summer A session | ||
| HUMN 3102 | Social Sciences International Placement (III): Post-placement Reflections | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 100 | |
Equivalent Major Subjects
The subject listed below count towards completion of the major for students who may have passed this subject in 2022 or earlier.
POLI1002 - Introduction to International Relations, replaced by POLI 1007 World Politics and International Relations
BUSM 2043 Project Management in Humanitarian and Development Studies, replaced by BUSM 3082 Project Management in Humanitarian and Development Studies
The major subjects listed below count towards completion of this major for students who passed this subject in 2018 or earlier.
BUSM 2022 - Human Resource Development
HUMN 3073 - Social Sciences International Placement