Master of International Development

at La Trobe University

Study options

Core subjects

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
 

• Academic Integrity Module
• Contemporary Approaches To Development
• Development In Practice
• Environmental Management And Development
• Field Methods And Research For Development
• Gender Mobility And Development
• How Social Change Happens
• Human Security And Development
• Making Development Matter

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

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.

Selection criteria

Applicants with an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline or area and marks reflective of the capacity to work at the masters level will receive credit of up to 60 credit points.

The following subjects will be credited as advanced standing for cognate students:
 

• DST4001 DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE
• DST4002 MAKING DEVELOPMENT MATTER
• DST4003 GENDER MOBILITY AND DEVELOPMENT
• PLA4001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

Applicants with an Australian Honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline or related area will receive credit of up to 120 credit points, including the subjects listed above.

Applicants with over 2 years of relevant work experience may be eligible to receive credit of up to 60cp credit points

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

The cost of studying at La Trobe University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay AUD$36800 annually, to study in La Trobe University.

After graduation, you could work across a wide range of organisations, including multilateral development organisations, government and intergovernmental agencies, media organisations and not-for-profits, community-based and non-government organisations, and research or training institutions.

Possible roles include:
 

• Project manager
• Humanitarian delegate
• Policy analyst
• Humanitarian/emergency relief officer
• Campaign or advocacy manager