Master of International Development
Become a world changer. This practice-focused program will equip you to obtain employment in development with international organisations including the United Nations, UNESCO, the FAO, the World Bank, non-government organisations (NGO's), development and consultancy corporations, and donor agencies.
In this program you will:
- Explore key issues and practices regarding poverty alleviation and development, preparing you for the international development sector
- Be introduced to development theories and ideologies, including colonisation and de-colonisation, industrialisation, globalisation, dependency, rural development, food security, poverty alleviation, urbanisation, environment, and the impact of climate change in developing countries
- Learn key skills and approaches in development practice, including traditional and emerging donors, the role of non-government organisations and managing contractors, research design and project management
- Tailor your second year to an area of application and practice that interests you
This program is not currently open for applications
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
Fee-paying Annual fee / Estimated total feeStart
- Semester 1
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Blended learning
- Total courses
- 14
- Total units
- 192
- Duration
- 2 years 2 years
- CRICOS code
- 084892G
- UniSC program code
- AR700
Program Structure
Required courses (10) 144 units
DEV700 International Development and Aid
DEV701 Development Practice and Evaluation
DEV702 International Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, and Environmental Justice
DEV703 International Development Project A(24 units)
DEV704 International Development Project B(24 units)
DEV705 Governance, Engagement & Capacity Building
DEV706 Economic Development & Sustainable Livelihoods
EDU775 Education for International Development
SCS725 Advanced Social Research
SCS730 Social Theories for Practice: Power, Oppression and the ‘Good Society’
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) from:
BUS705 Innovation Management and Professional Development
BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures
MGT701 Leading and Managing Organisations
MGT702 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
MGT711 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
MGT730 Innovation by Design
PRM701 Project Management Principles
SWK704 Direct Practice 1
SWK708 Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
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.
English language requirements
Program requirements
In order to graduate students must:
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$23,874
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,000
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$50,000