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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Master of International Development

  • Masters (Coursework)

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
AR700, 084892G
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$25,000 per year / $23,874 total
International Fees
$50,000 total

About this course

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

Entry 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.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Foreign affairs
  • Government
  • International business
  • International management
  • International marketing
  • Interpreting/translating
  • Media
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Tourism