Master of Development Studies
Course Overview
A flexible full-time program that can be completed in 1, 1.7, or 2 years depending on your prior qualifications and experience.
Includes core courses in research methods and key development theories.
Elective options cover areas like development management, political economy, human rights, refugee and migration studies, global health, environmental governance, and social justice.
Offers a practical internship course for local or international placement with NGOs, government bodies, or community organisations.
Depending on your stream, you’ll complete between 48 and 96 units of credit, with reduced study time if you have relevant prior learning.
What You'll Learn
A strong understanding of contemporary global development issues such as inequality, poverty, climate change, displacement, and human rights.
Practical skills in research design, policy analysis, advocacy, community development, and participatory engagement.
Real-world experience through internships that strengthen your professional network and prepare you for a career in development, social justice, or humanitarian fields.
Flexibility to tailor your program with electives that align with your career interests.
Research-led teaching and industry engagement to boost your career readiness.
78,200 AUD
University of New South Wales
https://www.unsw.edu.au
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