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James Cook University (JCU)

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Master of Global Development

  • Masters (Coursework)

Gain the expertise and specialist skills to help direct development initiatives like poverty alleviation, sustainable planning and global health.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
118204
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$13,116 per year / $26,232 total

About this course

Gain the expertise and specialist skills to help direct development initiatives like poverty alleviation, sustainable planning and global health.

Entry requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent

Study locations

Cairns

Online

Online

Career pathways

As a graduate of the Master of Global Development, you will have strong skills in project and resource management, leadership, planning, critical evaluation and advanced research as well as extensive practical experience.

The Master of Global Development prepares you for a career with unlimited potential. Your knowledge and skills are highly applicable in many areas of education, welfare and development, allowing you to enter a wide variety of positions. Highly regarded by employers, development graduates are sought after within a range of national and international NGOs, government departments, local councils and private sector operators working in international development.

Your future career will have a national and international scope through JCU's strong ties across the Asia Pacific and Tropics, which you will first experience in your professional placement. The connections you make with the organisation facilitating your placement could lead to employment opportunities post-graduation. These organisations can include local and state government, such as the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) and the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), international NGOs such as ActionAid and Oxfam, and UN bodies such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.