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Master of International Development

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.

CRICOS code
084892G
Commence
Semester 1
Program length (full-time)
2 years (4 semesters)
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$9,700
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$38,800
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
UniSC program code
AR700
Commence
Semester 1
Duration
2 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
On campus
Fee type 2015
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total units
192

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 Business Law and Ethics
SCS725 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SCS730 Communication and Thought
EDU775 Earth's Surface Processes, Materials and Soils
DEV702 Chemistry
DEV700 Science Research Methods
DEV701 Biodiversity and Ecology
ENS760 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
DEV703 Plant Diversity and Ecology ^
DEV704 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology ^

^ 24 units per course

Elective courses (4)

Select 4 courses from:
BUS707 Hydrology and Geomorphology
ENP701 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
ENP707 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
ENP708 Introduction to Weather and Climate
GEO700 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
MGT711 Environmental and Resource Economics
MGT702 Integrated Environmental Management
PRM710 Biogeography
PUB702 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
PUB703 Environmental Chemistry
SCS790 Communication and Thought



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)
  • 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).