Master of Global Development

Masters (Coursework)

In a world where change is the only constant, the Master of Global Development will give you a deep understanding of policy, politics, people and power in the modern world.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

5724, 097102C

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Fees

$26,000 per year / $52,000 total

International Fees

$30,500 per year / $61,000 total

About this course

In a world where change is the only constant, the Master of Global Development will give you a deep understanding of policy, politics, people and power in the modern world. If you are looking to develop your thought leadership skills and identify new, creative solutions that will improve the world around you, then the Master of Global Development is the right fit for you.

This degree was developed to align with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, created to address the world's most pressing challenges - including ending poverty and bringing economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and peace and good governance to all countries and all people by 2030. During your study, you will examine the dynamics of global issues including:

Climate Change and Disaster Management
Development Economics
Health and Development
Human Rights and Development
Law Politics and Planning
Sustainable Development

As part of your degree, you will work with experts from across the university including our research centres, and will be connected with the international development community. This means you can feel confident you will graduate with the critical perspective, strategic knowledge and contacts necessary to work towards agile solutions to these big issues - and make a difference.

Duration

The Master of Global Development offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies:

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OR
Graduate Certificate, related discipline 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent (with 40 credit points of advanced standing) Bachelor Honours, related discipline
OR
Graduate Diploma, related discipline 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent (with 80 credit points of advanced standing)

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Global Development, a student must:

hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) OR
hold a related Bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) - students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing OR
hold a related Bachelor Honours or Graduate Diploma (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) - students will be eligible for 80 credit points of advanced standing OR
have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to one of the above.

Study locations

Nathan

Online

Career pathways

Graduates from this degree may find career opportunities within non-government organisations and aid organisations, international development, government policy, consultancy and research. Potential organisations include Oxfam, Amnesty International, United Nations, World Bank, AusAid, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

View credit precedents for this program

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Griffith University.

89.5%

Overall satisfaction

79.8%

Skill scale

79%

Teaching scale

87.7%

Employed full-time

$85.4k

Average salary

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