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.
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
Required courses (10)
ENS703 Diversity and Inclusion
SCS725 Teacher as Researcher
SCS730 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
EDU775 Communication and Thought
DEV702 Introductory Counselling Skills
DEV700 Introduction to Psychology A
DEV701 Current Directions in Psychology
ENS760 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
DEV703 Group Processes and Practice ^
DEV704 Introduction to Psychology B ^
^ 24 units per course
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 courses from:
BUS707 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
ENP701 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
ENP707 Research Methods in Psychology A
ENP708 Physiological Psychology
GEO700 Introduction to Human Development
MGT711 Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches
MGT702 Research Methods in Psychology B
PRM710 Social Psychology
PUB702 Motivation and Emotion
PUB703 Counselling Skills for Crisis, Disaster, Grief and Loss
SCS790 Positive Psychology for Counselling
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
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)
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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).