Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies (1895) in Campbelltown Australia | Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
|
Campbelltown Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,120
(c. USD23,359.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Australia's sole specialized qualification, the Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies addresses the growing demand for trained professionals in disaster response and development sectors, preparing graduates for roles in both governmental and non-governmental humanitarian organizations. The program offers flexible duration options of 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 years. Discover additional details here.
Global humanitarian crises persist, creating an ongoing demand for qualified professionals in this field. Visionary individuals are needed to provide expert disaster relief services to affected populations worldwide - this is the core mission of our Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies program.
This unique program bridges the gap between aid provision and healthcare, emphasizing rehabilitation and sustainable development. Combining hands-on experience with academic study, you'll explore the intricacies of development work and understand how emergency relief complements long-term international aid initiatives.
2 years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
There are different admission pathways based on recognition of prior learning andor experience
On application potential students will be assessed carefully as to the structure and duration of the course they should pursue
Course duration is typically one year for an 80‚ÄØcredit point pathway one and a half years for a 120 credit point pathway and two years for a 160 credit point pathway‚ÄØAn 80 credit point Masters option is‚ÄØavailable‚ÄØto applicants‚ÄØwho meet eligibility requirements through‚ÄØcognate qualifications and relevant work experience‚ÄØ
Applicants with a‚ÄØcognate‚ÄØrelated discipline degree‚ÄØ
Entry Pathway 1 80 credit points‚ÄØ
Applicants must have successfully completed‚ÄØany one of the following‚ÄØ
Bachelor honours AQF8 degree in a related discipline or‚ÄØ
Bachelor degree in a related discipline plus two years‚ÄØrelevant work experience‚ÄØor‚ÄØ
A Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline‚ÄØ‚ÄØ
Entry Pathway 2 120 credit points‚ÄØ
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent in a cognate or relevant discipline‚ÄØ
Applicants with a noncognate unrelated discipline degree‚ÄØ
Entry Pathway 3 80 credit points‚ÄØ
Applicants must have successfully completed any one of the following‚ÄØ
Bachelor Honours degree in any discipline AND two years fulltime equivalent relevant professional experience or‚ÄØ
Graduate Certificate‚ÄØor higher in any discipline and two years fulltime equivalent documented relevant professional experience or‚ÄØ
Bachelor‚ÄØdegree in any discipline and five years‚ÄØfulltime equivalent relevant professional experience‚ÄØ
Entry Pathway 4 120 credit points‚ÄØ
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline plus two years full time equivalent professional experience in related roles or five years full time equivalent general work experience‚ÄØ
Entry Pathway 5 160 credit points‚ÄØ
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline‚ÄØ
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application
IELTS - 6.5 overall score - Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
Total score 82 - Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Paper Based Test - 575
Tuition
AUD
33,120