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Master of Development Studies

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Melbourne

Program Overview

The Master of Development Studies provides students with the theoretical grounding and practical experience to address issues and debates of contemporary relevance to the developing world. The program enables students to strengthen and broaden wide-ranging skills relevant to careers in both academic research and in the development profession. Students who specialise in development studies will develop transferable skills that will substantially enhance their career options, including critical analysis, communication, cross-cultural understanding, research methods in development, project design and management, and team work.

Program Key Stats

$34784 (Annual cost)



75 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, prior academic performance; and relevance of previous studies; and, the professional experienceTest scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
  • Business development and communications specialist
  • General manager (NGO)
  • Development consultant
  • Design
  • monitoring and evaluation policy advisor

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