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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

084892G

Duration

2 years 2 years 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.
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 2025 fees (A$)

A$25,600 Annual fee
Annual fee

Start

  • Semester 1

Start
  • Semester 1
Delivery mode
  • Blended learning
Total courses
14
Total units
192
Duration
2 years 2 years
CRICOS code
084892G
UniSC program code
AR700
Program structure
Required courses (10) 144 units

DEV700 Teacher as Global Practitioner
DEV701 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
DEV702 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
DEV703 Coastal Conservation Planning(24 units)
DEV704 Plant Growth and Reproduction(24 units)
DEV705 Restoration Ecology
DEV706 Agricultural and Forest Ecology
EDU775 Mapping with Drones
SCS725 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
SCS730 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends

Elective courses (4) 48 units 

Select 4 courses (48 units) from:
BUS705 Communication for the Creative Professional
BUS707 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
MGT701 Editing for Professionals
MGT702 Digital Journalism
MGT711 Podcasting and Radio News
MGT730 Introduction to Journalism
PRM701 Media Law and Ethics
SWK704 Feature Writing
SWK708 Video production and television journalism

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

Study sequences

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

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
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
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$25,600