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 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
SCS725 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
SCS730 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
EDU775 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
DEV702 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
DEV700 Numerical Analysis
DEV701 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
ENS760 Engineering Computer Programming
DEV703 Reading in Advanced Mathematics ^
DEV704 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics ^
^ 24 units per course
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 courses from:
BUS707 Special Research Project
PRM710 Diversity and Inclusion
MGT711 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
MGT702 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
ENP701 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
ENS726 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
ENS708 The Psychology of Learning
PUB703 Using Data for Learning
ENP707 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
ENP708 Communication and Thought
ENS744 Foundations of Australian Law A
ENS712 Foundations of Australian Law B
GEO700 Criminal Law and Procedure A
PUB702 Criminal Law and Procedure B
SCS790 Torts A
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)