Become a world changer.
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.
Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).
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
Program Structure
Required courses (10)
DEV700 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
DEV701 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
DEV702 Politics and the Media
DEV703 International Development and Aid(24 units)
DEV704 Development Practice and Evaluation(24 units)
EDU775 International Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, and Environmental Justice
ENS703 International Development Project A
ENS760 International Development Project B
SCS725 Education for International Development
SCS730 Governance, Engagement and Capacity Building
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 courses from:
BUS707 Economic Development and Sustainable Livelihoods
ENP707 Advanced Social Research
ENP708 Critical Social Theory: Power, Critique and Praxis
GEO700 Managing Across Global Cultures
MGT702 Regional Infrastructure Planning
MGT711 Participation and Conflict Resolution
PRM710 Indigenous Peoples and Sustainability
PUB702 Managing People
PUB703 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
SCS790 Project Risk
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 192
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate students must:
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program Notes
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Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).