Master of Disaster, Design and Development

Masters (Coursework)

Develop the complex skills and industry networks you need to work in both the disaster and development fields within Australia and globally.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

MC251

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$33,600 per year / $50,400 total

International Fees

$33,600 per year / $50,400 total

About this course

Explore how design can be used as a strategic tool to help resolve complex global challenges, including poverty, natural disasters, civil conflict and climate change.

The Master of Disaster, Design and Development (MoDDD) sits within the world-leading prestigious school of Architecture and Urban Design at RMIT, and is a cross disciplinary degree that will enable you to work locally and internationally in the disaster, design and development sector.

Become an innovative leader in your field and help shape social change.

Real World Industry Connections

MoDDD was developed in close collaboration with industry connections in the humanitarian sector, including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), World Vision INternational and UNHabitat and UNHCR; all agencies who remain active within the program.

Cross-Disciplinary Study

The transformative interdisciplinary nature of the degree invites students from different backgrounds in social science, engineering, design, communication or health to harness their skills in complex systems thinking to transition to many possible career pathways within this sector from climate change adaptation, urban resilience to disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.

Flexible Study Options

This unique Masters program provides you with a range of flexible study options to suit both local, interstate and international (offshore only) students. The program is delivered fully online, but you will also have the opportunity to attend intensive seminars in the Melbourne region. The program also offers optional international field trips.

By joining the MoDDD program you will:

learn through flexible online studies and gain practical experience in optional face-to-face intensive workshops and international fieldtrips with industry experts
grow a strong network of peers, academics and industry connections and open up employment opportunities
develop core skills and competencies in five core courses and then customise your specialisation pathway through a wide range of electives and the capstone project

Entry requirements

You must have:

successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) demonstrating knowledge and skills in Design, Built Environment, Project Management, Engineering, Social Sciences, Communication or Health.

OR

At least five years of relevant work experience.

To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Online

Career pathways

Graduates will be able to work in leadership and management roles in the international disaster and development sector with specialised knowledge of design processes.

Disaster and emergency management
Design-focused post-disaster management
Planning and policy
Urban resilience
Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.

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