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Global inequality and international development

ATS2628

Synopsis

This unit focuses on the interrelated nature of power, poverty and development in the contemporary world. It provides you with the ability to critically examine geographical polarities of power and wealth generated by global processes of development for different groups of people in the world. You will engage with the main concepts and definitions of international development.

The following questions are explored:

1. What are key disparities that pose serious concerns for global wellbeing?
2. How are international differences generated or reinforced by uneven global development?
3. How might we approach alternative strategies for tackling current patterns of global inequality?

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
2
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Arts
Faculty
Human Geography Anthropology & Development Studies
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

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Offerings (1)

  • First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 6 areas of study

  • AnthropologyLevel 2 and 3 elective units.
  • Human rights and social justiceLevel 2 and 3 elective units
  • Human rights and social justiceLevel 2 and 3 elective units
  • Human geographyLevel 2 and 3 elective units
  • Human geographyLevel 2 cornerstone unit
  • International development and environmentPart B. Specialisation preparatory studies