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 Homicide
SCS725 Youth Justice
SCS730 Restorative Justice and Mediation
EDU775 Professional Placement
DEV702 Research Project
DEV700 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
DEV701 Gender and Culture
ENS760 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
DEV703 Finance and Accounting for Managers ^
DEV704 Marketing in a Global Environment ^
^ 24 units per course
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 courses from:
BUS707 Evidenced Based Decision Making
PRM710 Accounting for Managers
MGT711 Economics for Managers
MGT702 Managing Research
ENP701 Corporate Finance
ENS726 Innovation and Management Decision Making
ENS708 Leading and Managing Organisations
PUB703 Strategic Management
ENP707 Marketing Management
ENP708 Communication and Thought
ENS744 Foundations of Human Behaviour
ENS712 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
GEO700 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
PUB702 Social Work and Human Services Practice
SCS790 Human Development and Learning
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)