Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of International Development - Leadership and Practice in Melbourne Australia | La Trobe University
La Trobe University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
36,800
(c. USD25,955.04)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
La Trobe's Master of International Development equips you with the essential knowledge to progress in humanitarian and development careers. Develop a rewarding profession while mastering strategies to drive sustainable improvements in critical global areas. You'll gain insights from seasoned professionals while selecting from diverse specializations and tailored electives that align with your interests. The program teaches you to forge valuable connections within the development field and offers internship opportunities with local or global organizations to enhance your expertise and professional network.
Gain comprehensive understanding of sophisticated interventions, methodologies, and industry standards to critically assess the international development landscape. Examine intricate development challenges through cutting-edge analytical frameworks drawn from development studies and complementary fields such as geography, anthropology, public health, sociology, and economics. Develop expertise in researching, consolidating, and effectively presenting complex development concepts to both specialized and general audiences.
Graduates can pursue careers across various sectors including multilateral development agencies, governmental and intergovernmental bodies, media outlets, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and academic or training institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Specialisation - compulsory: The Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) must be deemed cognate and marks reflective of the capacity to work at the Master's level to gain entry to a 1.5-year Master's degree, otherwise, the applicant will be considered for a 2-year Master's degree program, which involves initial entry into a fully upgradeable 1-year Graduate Diploma entry pathway where all subjects are credited into the Master's.
Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor's degree, may be considered. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and/or employment experience.
Students with a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline or area and marks reflective of the capacity to work at the Masters level will receive Advanced Standing of up to 60 credit points.
IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
Tuition
AUD
36,800