Updating Results

Master of Development Studies

Find the best Master of Development Studies

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
The Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage is a unique cross-disciplinary and industry-oriented program for students who are passionate about the social and cultural dimensions of the built environment in the 21st century.
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Duration
42 months full-time, 84 months part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
76.60%

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington
The program delivers a broad knowledge of the linguistic features of Indigenous Australian languages as well as covering theories of language acquisition and learning. You do not need to be fluent in an Indigenous Australian language to enter the program.
Entry Requirements

 

The course is open to Indigenous Australians only.

Applicants for admission to the Master of Indigenous Languages Education must hold:

  • a Bachelor of Education from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
  • a Bachelor's degree and a Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Sydney.
  • at least one year of relevant professional experience in education.
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$3,985 total
Graduate Satisfaction
83.50%

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington
Explore complex, interconnected issues such as causes and consequences of war; ethnic, religious and ideological conflict; and threats from climate change, disease and nuclear proliferation. We will draw on economics, political science, law, business, public health and more.
Entry Requirements

 

Admission to candidature for the Master of International Security (2 year full time) requires:

  • A bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification

If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master's degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master's after successful completion of the shorter course.

Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$30,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
83.50%

Bachelor

Camperdown/Darlington
This combined degree offers you the opportunity to develop conceptual, theoretical and technical skills to become a practicing artist with flexibility to explore other areas across the University, create a study profile that reflects your expertise and widen your career prospects.
Entry Requirements

 

Secondary or tertiary qualification

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

See recognised qualifications

Portfolio

This course requires you to submit a portfolio.

 

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$11,401 total
ATAR
70
Graduate Satisfaction
75.90%

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington
From justice and reconciliation after mass violence to the role of the United Nations in peacekeeping and peace building, we will explore the intellectual and practical challenges of attaining peace with justice in a program that you can tailor to suit your personal interests and career...
Entry Requirements

 

Admission to candidature for the Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) requires:

  • a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, with a major in the humanities or social sciences, or or an equivalent level of performance in an equivalent qualification; or
  • completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Social Justice with a minimum credit (65 percent) average, or an equivalent qualification.
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$30,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
83.50%

Masters (Coursework)

Camperdown/Darlington
This program covers diverse topics of popular culture, media, gender, sexuality, globalisation and consumer culture. Using real-world examples, you will learn to analyse cultural forms and debate their significance in context.
Entry Requirements

 

Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below:

Admission to candidature for the Master of Cultural Studies (1.5 years full-time) requires:

  • a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney including a major in a relevant subject area in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification.

Admission to candidature for the Master of Cultural Studies (1 year full-time) requires:

  • completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Cultural Studies with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
  • an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or
  • relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master's degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master's after successful completion of the shorter course.

Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$30,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
83.50%

Masters (Coursework)

Parramatta City
The only degree of its kind in Australia, the Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies responds to the need for qualified workers in disaster relief and development, in government and non-government agencies involved in humanitarian operations and development practice.
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$28,080 per year / $42,120 total
Graduate Satisfaction
88.60%

Master of Development Studies overview

A Master’s degree in Development Studies is your key to a job in the international aid and development sector. Courses are typically 1-2 years in length and are offered by a number of Australian universities, both on-campus and online.

Coursework masters

A coursework masters degree will give students a solid grounding in the field of development studies and cover most topics and areas. Coursework masters degrees generally allow students to choose from a wide range of electives to either build a general degree or tailor one around a particular area of interest.

Most development studies coursework masters degrees will still involve some kind of research project or thesis. This is often used as selection tool for further research in the field.

Research masters

Research master’s degrees in development studies can either be completely research based, or be a combination of research and coursework study units. This is a good option for students who wish to go deep into a particular specialisation within the field of development studies.

Employment options

A master’s degree in development studies will open doors to most development agencies and NGOs. Coursework degrees are well regarded, but a research degree is sometimes required for policy and research intensive jobs.

Scholarships and funding

Some research masters courses in Australia come with a basic level of funding if they are taken full-time. Austudy support for coursework programs is approved on a university by university basis. University scholarships and bursaries for master’s degrees in development studies can be found in our scholarships section here.

Prerequisites and selection process

Students often don’t need to have studied a related undergraduate degree to get a place in a master’s of development studies program. Good academic performance in an undergraduate degree will be looked upon favourably, but experience is also highly regarded.

Research programs are generally entered into from a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or coursework masters degree. They will often require a minimum grade threshold and prior research experience.

There is great variety in the popularity of development degrees offered by Australian universities. Some courses are extremely competitive, while others are undersubscribed.