Development Studies

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You’ll find a lot of like minds with a collective interest and passion for the subject—be prepared for some healthy debate. You’ll be challenged on your thinking and encouraged to try new ways of approaching problems and ideas." }{ "isQuote" : "yes", "assetid" : "340764", "asset_name" : "Professor John Overton Quote", "url" : "https:\/\/www.wgtn.ac.nz\/testing\/peoplepromos\/professor-john-overton\/quotes4\/professor-john-overton-quote", "contentType" : "quote", "asset_contents" : "There\u2019s no magic answer. There\u2019s no magic bullet for solving the world\u2019s problems. 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You can spend time in a developing country as part of your studies with Wellington Global Exchange.\nDiscover Wellington Global Exchange\nOr you can apply to be part of the Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) UniVol programme. Spend one academic year as an overseas volunteer with one of VSA’s partner organisations.\nFind out more." }{ "isQuote" : "yes", "assetid" : "340780", "asset_name" : "Genna Boyle Quote", "url" : "https:\/\/www.wgtn.ac.nz\/testing\/peoplepromos\/genna-boyle\/quotes4\/genna-boyle-quote", "contentType" : "quote", "asset_contents" : "I was lucky enough to go on a Vic OE (Wellington Global Exchange) for a year at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain, with support from the Dominion Post Global Citizen\u2019s Scholarship. The vibrancy of Madrid, coupled with the amazing people I met, made this year without a doubt the best of my life to date.", "asset_metadata_onPeoplePage" : "true", "relatedPerson" : "340771", "name" : "Genna Boyle", "thumbnail" : "", "thumbnail_assetid" : "344974", "thumbnail_caption" : "", "thumbnail_name" : "Genna-Boyle-Profile.jpg", "thumbnail_title" : "Genna Boyle Profile", "thumbnail_url" : "https:\/\/www.wgtn.ac.nz\/__data\/assets\/image\/0004\/344974\/Genna-Boyle-Profile.jpg", "asset_metadata_link" : "null", "asset_metadata_WebPath" : "genna-boyle", "asset_metadata_StaffProfileLink" : "null", "asset_metadata_iwiAffiliation" : "", "asset_metadata_role" : "Bachelor of Science student in Development Studies" } { "heading" : "Real world connections", "contentType" : "content-plain", "content" : "Gain insight into development and aid policymaking through the University’s close connections with government. You’ll get first-hand opportunities with government agencies and NGOs such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Oxfam, and the Bal Suraksha Abhiyan Trust." }{ "contentType" : "fun-fact", "heading" : "$1.3 billion", "content" : "The amount the New Zealand Aid Programme invested in the Pacific region between 2018 and 2021.\nMFAT, 2022" }{ "heading" : "After you graduate", "contentType" : "content-plain-links", "content" : "Travel the world or stay in New Zealand—Development Studies will give you the skills to make a difference wherever you are. You might find work in the public sector as a researcher or a policy analyst, or you could join an NGO as an advocate or lobbyist. 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A sparkling harbour and green hillsides, vibrant nightlife, and thriving arts scene—it’s creative, diverse, and compact.", "imageLink" : "https:\/\/www.wgtn.ac.nz\/__data\/assets\/image\/0004\/327370\/wellington-promo.jpg", "imageId" : "327370", "links" : [ { "linkText" :"Why Wellington", "linkTitle" :"Why Wellington", "link" :"https:\/\/www.wgtn.ac.nz\/study\/university-life\/living-in-wellington" } ] }{ "contentType": "students-support", "heading" : "Support for students", "content" : { "main" : "Victoria University of Wellington is a welcoming place with great student support. There are all sorts of resources available to help you get the best out of your time at university.", "mainLinkText" : "Student services", "mainLink" : "https:\/\/www.wgtn.ac.nz\/students\/support" } }