Master of International Development
Become a world changer. This practice-focused program will equip you to obtain employment in development with international organisations including the United Nations, UNESCO, the FAO, the World Bank, non-government organisations (NGO's), development and consultancy corporations, and donor agencies.
In this program you will:
- Explore key issues and practices regarding poverty alleviation and development, preparing you for the international development sector
- Be introduced to development theories and ideologies, including colonisation and de-colonisation, industrialisation, globalisation, dependency, rural development, food security, poverty alleviation, urbanisation, environment, and the impact of climate change in developing countries
- Learn key skills and approaches in development practice, including traditional and emerging donors, the role of non-government organisations and managing contractors, research design and project management
- Tailor your second year to an area of application and practice that interests you
This program is not currently open for applications
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2024 fees (A$)
Fee-paying Annual fee / Estimated total feeStart
- Semester 1
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Blended learning
- Total courses
- 14
- Total units
- 192
- Duration
- 2 years 2 years
- CRICOS code
- 084892G
- UniSC program code
- AR700
Required courses (10) 144 units
DEV700 Economics for Business
DEV701 Discovering Management
DEV702 Marketing Essentials
DEV703 Information Systems in Organisations(24 units)
DEV704 Introduction to the Creative Industries(24 units)
DEV705 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
DEV706 Creative Production
EDU775 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
SCS725 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
SCS730 Performance 1
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) from:
BUS705 Business Law
BUS707 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
MGT701 Business, Governance and Society
MGT702 Running Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) industry events
MGT711 Work Integrated Learning Project
MGT730 Work Integrated Learning Placement
PRM701 Work Integrated Learning Project
SWK704 Work Integrated Learning Placement
SWK708 International Development and Aid
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
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.
English language 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
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$21,068 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$25,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$50,800