Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Development Studies B (1.7 Year) in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
45,000
(c. USD31,738.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
20 months
Begin an engaging graduate program offering focused expertise in international development across local, national, and worldwide scales. UNSW's Master of Development Studies is a two-year, full-time immersive program delivering specialized knowledge in global development at various levels. The curriculum adopts a hands-on methodology grounded in human rights principles, equitable social systems, and community empowerment. Students will acquire analytical tools to navigate the intricate geopolitical, economic, social, ethical, and cultural dimensions of development work. Instruction comes from leading scholars actively shaping international development initiatives worldwide and within Australia, providing students with practical insights and professional knowledge.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
There are three different streams of the Master of Development Studies. The stream you apply for will depend on the depth of your prior academic and/or professional experience, and how closely it relates to development studies.
If you apply for Stream A or Stream B, you may be eligible to have your study recognised via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If your prior study is recognised, credit points can be counted towards the degree, and you would then be able to complete the coursework undertaking fewer subjects.
For the 1.7 year stream (B)
Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^.
Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.
Honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^.
IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
Tuition
AUD
45,000