Master of Development Studies
A flexible postgraduate programme focused on international development, human rights, and social justice.
Best for:Best for professionals and graduates seeking to specialize in international development and social justice.
Overview
The Master of Development Studies at UNSW Sydney is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for both current development professionals and those seeking to enter the field. The curriculum emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, grounded in the principles of human rights, social justice, and participatory community development. Students engage with complex issues at local, national, and international levels through a flexible and interactive learning environment. The programme offers multiple completion pathways based on prior academic and professional experience.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced coursework covering local and international development strategies.
- Apply human rights and social justice frameworks to contemporary development challenges.
- Participate in interactive learning modules focused on community-based development.
- Analyze development policies and practices across diverse geographical contexts.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with a 65% credit average.
Degree offered: Master of Development Studies
Language: English proficiency required; refer to university admissions standards.
Instruction: English
- Academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%)
- Relevant professional experience (required for specific entry pathways)
- Foundational knowledge in social sciences or related fields
- Applicants must meet the minimum academic credit average of 65%.
- Professional experience requirements vary based on the chosen 1, 1.5, or 2-year study plan.
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Interested candidates should visit the official UNSW Sydney programme page to review specific entry requirements for their preferred study duration. Applications are submitted through the university's online postgraduate portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of professional experience (if applicable)
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