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AUD 35000

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 Free

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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81

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This pioneering course explores the latest theories on sustainable development and cross-cultural practice, in relation to issues such as poverty, empowerment and gender. You will intricately hone your practice-led research skills and be prepared for a rewarding career solving some of the most challenging problems facing the world today.

Opportunities exist for graduates in a range of areas, including non-government organisations, the charity sector, public development agencies, multinational businesses, government agencies and academia. You can look forward to a successful career working with bodies like World Vision, Oxfam, the Australian Red Cross, Save the Children, TEAR Australia and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, among many others.


Study a Master of International Development at UC and you will:

  • Acquire knowledge about development issues across the world, especially with under-privileged communities
  • Engage with contemporary development theory
  • Explore participatory approaches to planning, management, monitoring and the evaluation of development projects
  • Acquire knowledge and understanding of the politics of different aspects of development processes, practices and advocacy.

 

Work Integrated Learning

During the course you will have the opportunity to enrol in the Development Research Project unit which actively encourages students to explore a real-life development project in their thesis, and is often linked to their current employment. Master’s students have investigated actual global development projects in countries including Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan and more.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 15 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2026

Closed

Feb 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    81 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    35000

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     Free

    Application Fee
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    29710 Per year

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