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.
- 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 2024 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
Program Structure
Required courses (10)
DEV700 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
DEV701 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
DEV702 Engaging Diverse Learners
DEV703 Professional Learning: Facilitating the Learning Environment(24 units)
DEV704 Teaching History and Geography in the Primary School(24 units)
EDU775 Teaching Arts in Primary Schools
ENS703 Professional Learning: Responding to all Learner Needs
ENS760 Teaching Reading and Writing
SCS725 Diversity and Inclusion
SCS730 Teaching Health and Physical Education and Technologies in Primary School
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 courses from:
BUS707 Professional Practice: The Inquiring Teacher
ENP707 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
ENP708 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
GEO700 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
MGT702 Communication and Thought
MGT711 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
PRM710 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
PUB702 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts
PUB703 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
SCS790 Individual Learner Needs
Note: Program structures are subject to change. 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:
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program Notes
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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).