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Master of International Development

Become a world changer.

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
Annual tuition fee 2019
A$23,600
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$47,200
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 2019
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
14
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

Program Structure
Required courses (10) 144 units

DEV700 Foundations of Sustainability
DEV701 Measuring Sustainability
DEV702 Introduction to Mathematics
DEV703 Mathematics Foundations(24 units)
DEV704 Communicating Sustainability(24 units)
EDU775 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
ENS703 Environmental Health Risk Management
ENS760 Regions, Change and Sustainability
SCS725 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
SCS730 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

Elective courses (4) 48 units 

Select 4 courses (48 units) from:
BUS707 Communication and Thought
GEO700 Foundations of Engineering
MGT702 Mathematics Foundations
MGT711 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
PUB702 Cell Biology
PUB703 Chemistry
SCS790 Physics

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 192

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate students must:

  • Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program Notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • 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)
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.