Master of Development Studies
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Program Overview
The UNSW Master of Development Studies is a two-year, full-time interactive degree that provides specialist studies in international development at the local, national and global level. This degree takes a participatory approach to the philosophy of human rights, social justice and community development.
You’ll learn the framework to understand the complexities of the geopolitical, economic, social, ethical, and cultural contexts in which development takes place. You’ll learn from a team of academics at the front line of international development practice both globally and in Australia, and benefit from real-world experience and expertise.
Sydney, Australia
24 Months
AU$ 38,210
IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94
Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
48 UOC specialisation (SOCWTS)
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Research Core Course (6 UOC)
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Disciplinary Core Courses (12 UOC)
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Prescribed Disciplinary Elective (6 UOC)
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Prescribed Electives (24 UOC)
72 UOC specialisation (SOCWUS)
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Research Core Courses (12 UOC)
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Disciplinary Core Courses (12 UOC)
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Prescribed Disciplinary Elective (12 UOC)
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Prescribed Electives (36 UOC)
96 UOC specialisation (SOCWWS)
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Research Core Courses (12 UOC)
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Disciplinary Core Courses (30 UOC)
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Prescribed Electives (54 UOC)
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 all three streams, you will need to meet the following admission requirements to be considered for entry into the program:
For the 1 year stream (A)
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Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^.
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Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^, plus one year relevant professional experience.
For the 1.7 year stream (B)
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Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^.
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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.
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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%^.
For the 2 year stream (C)
- *Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^.
*It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.
Students from a non-211 university in China are now required to have a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW distinction average (75%).
Relevant disciplines include: Social Sciences; Humanities; Business; Economics; Law; Public Health; Communications; Social Work; Psychology/Psychological Science.
Indicative First Year Fee
AU $38,210
Potential careers
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Practice-based roles to Research and Policy within academia, government and civil society
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Local and International Development Agencies
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The United Nations
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Policy and Advocacy think tanks
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Community-based organisations and government bodies locally and internationally