Master of International Development | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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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.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
084892G
Commence
Semester 1
Program length (full-time)
2 years (4 semesters)
Semester tuition fee 2016
A$10,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$40,000
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 2016
  • 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
SCS725
SCS730
EDU775
DEV702
DEV700
DEV701
ENS760
DEV703 ^
DEV704 ^

^ 24 units per course

Elective courses (4)

Select 4 courses from:
BUS707
ENP701
ENP707
ENP708
GEO700
MGT711
MGT702
PRM710
PUB702
PUB703
SCS790

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 192
Recommended study sequences

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).