Sydney,
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Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of International Development - Security and Security and Governance 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 essential skills to progress in the humanitarian and development field. Develop a rewarding career while gaining expertise in driving sustainable, impactful change where it's needed most. Learn from seasoned professionals as you select from diverse specializations and carefully designed electives, enabling you to follow your interests. You'll acquire skills for fostering key connections in the development sector and have the chance to complete an internship or placement with either local or global development organizations, enhancing both your capabilities and professional network.
Gain comprehensive expertise to independently assess the international development field through complex interventions, methodologies, and professional approaches. Examine intricate development challenges using sophisticated analytical frameworks from development studies and related fields such as geography, anthropology, public health, sociology, and economics. Develop the ability to research, synthesize, and effectively convey complex development concepts to both specialized and general audiences.
Upon completing the program, career opportunities span various sectors including multilateral development agencies, governmental and intergovernmental bodies, media outlets, nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, and research or educational 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