AustraliaMaster's122 weeks
Master of Development Studies
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)Kensington, Australia
Fee for international students
A$97,500 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
- Intakes
- Not published
- Duration
- 122 weeks
Programme facts
- Level
- Master's
- Duration
- 122 weeks
- Language of teaching
- English
- Study mode
- Not published
- Credits
- Not published
- Intakes
- Not published
About this programme
The Master of Development Studies at UNSW is a flexible and interactive postgraduate degree that provides specialist studies in international development at the local, national and international level. This Master program will suit the professional needs of those already working as development specialists, as well as providing an orientation to international development for those seeking entry into the field. Postgraduate courses are based on a philosophy of human rights, social justice, community development and participatory approaches.
Entry requirements
- Prerequisites
- 1 year plan: Honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%); Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%), plus one year relevant professional experience. 1.5 year plan: Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%); Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%), plus one year relevant professional experience; honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%). 2 year plan: Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.