Here’s a call to action for those who want to dig deep and do something to solve big humanitarian challenges on the planet!
This two year program focuses on developing unique skills and knowledge to tackle poverty and development needs in many countries. Learn tools to help apply solutions to sustainability concerns, how to initiate and evaluate research into societies, and critical thinking on the problems of power relations to bring about social justice.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
This two year program focuses on developing unique skills and knowledge to tackle poverty and development needs in many countries. Learn tools to help apply solutions to sustainability concerns, how to initiate and evaluate research into societies, and critical thinking on the problems of power relations to bring about social justice.
In second year, take a practical focus. You’ll select an area that interests you and tailor your program to apply your knowledge. This is your opportunity to travel to a developing country and work with real problems on the ground.
A great mix of theory and unique practical work, this program equips you for employment with major international organisations such as the United Nations, UNESCO, FAO and the World Bank.
Admission requirements
Completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent. Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree but have relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience equivalent to a bachelor degree may be admitted in exceptional circumstances only, and will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Career opportunities
Graduates can work in a variety of fields in the international development sector, with human rights organisations, government and non-government (NGO) aid agencies, development and consultancy corporations, donor agencies, research centres, and academic research.
Program structure
Required courses (10)
ENS703 Quantitative Research Methods
SCS725 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
SCS730 Health Research Project A
EDU775 Engaging Effectively with Aboriginal People
DEV702 Health Promotion Professional Learning I (Virtual)
DEV700 Health Promotion Professional Learning II
DEV701 Health Research Project B
ENS760 Diversity and Inclusion
DEV703 Individual Learner Needs ^
DEV704 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments ^
^ 24 units per course
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 courses from:
BUS707 Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum
PRM710 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
MGT711 Using Data for Learning
MGT702 Teacher as Researcher
ENP701 Teacher as Global Practitioner
ENS726 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
ENS708 Quality Teaching and Learning
PUB703 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
ENP707 Assessing Learning
ENP708 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts 1
ENS744 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts 2
ENS712 Teaching Senior Secondary Business
GEO700 Teaching Senior Secondary English
PUB702 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
SCS790 Teaching Senior Secondary History
Total units: 192
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Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate students must:
- Complete 10 required courses (144 units) and 4 elective courses (44 units)