Master of Development Studies (MDS)

Master of Development Studies (MDS)

Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: November 30, May 31
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25, July 29
International tuition: A$34,680
Domestic tuition: A$24,240

Program overview

Determined to pursue a career in international development and make a difference? This course will prepare you for a range of experiences and roles in the sector, in Australia and internationally. You’ll examine the connections between politics, governance and development, social and environmental sustainability, food and health security, gender and empowerment, and state building and conflict, as well as evaluating different approaches to policy and practice. You can choose from professional-based electives, including financial administration, leading and managing not-for-profit organisations, effective leadership, strategic health care management and project management. You can also choose policy-based electives to specialise in global public health, public sector economics, security and conflict, environmental policy and more, or add up to two language units in either Indonesian or Japanese.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL PBT
  • TOEFL iBT
Admission to the Master degree is available to students who have a Bachelor's degree in any area. All students must satisfy Murdoch University's minimum English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.

Career opportunities

You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in international development in a broad range of settings, such as regional and international organisations, government agencies, consultancy firms, and non-government organisations (NGOs) involved in development. Careers could include: Campaign and Advocacy Officer International Programs Officer/Manager Partnerships Officer/Manager Gender Analyst/Consultant Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Water and Sanitation Advisor Humanitarian Response Coordinator.

Campus location

Perth , Australia

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