International Development Practice - A6006
Expert master degree
By closely aligning with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, this industry-integrated degree gives students the experience, tools and connections to help shape and lead meaningful transformation.
The Master of International Development Practice focuses on understanding and tackling the political, economic, cultural and ecological issues that can lead to extreme poverty, poor health, fragile governance, inequality and environmental vulnerability.
Delivered by specialists and industry experts, the course combines a multi-disciplinary approach to the theory and practice of sustainable development, and offers opportunities to learn through international field trips and internships. You’ll graduate equipped to respond to crises as they unfold.
Adapt the course to suit your needs
- Choose from six streams relating to UN Sustainable Development Goals – Democracy, justice and governance; Crisis, change management and leadership; Gender, peace and security; Global migration; Sustainable resource management; or Sustainable economies – or choose from a wide range of enrichment units and complementary electives.
- Develop an advanced knowledge of international development fundamentals, addressing questions ranging from the causes of inequality and disparity, evolving aid and development thought and practice, to the impact of politics, economics, culture, history and natural resources human development.
- Gain practical industry experience and expand your professional portfolio via a choice of an industry internship; practice-based research project work; or an advanced simulation project.
- Build essential career competencies via our Professional Enhancement Program (PEP) and choose from a suite of unique modules taught by academic and industry experts.
- Choose an optional Research Pathway* and pave the way towards further graduate research (PhD) study (*Eligible high achieving students may apply to undertake a research thesis.)
Learn from academic experts and industry leaders
You’ll combine academic insight and academic and practitioner mentoring with a high level of industry integration to gain practical experience and give yourself a competitive advantage in the workforce. Guided by world-class, industry-leading teaching staff, you’ll use an appreciation of best practice approaches within the field to identify complex development challenges across diverse cultural and geo-political contexts. Our Advisory Board members are drawn from public and private sectors and contribute their expertise to our course design.
Benefit from global connections
Our students have completed local and international internships at Oxfam, Human Rights Watch, the Red Cross, WhyDev, Global Citizen, the Humanitarian Advisory Group and Monash University’s own student-run social enterprise SEED. Further develop your professional networks via the MIDPA (Monash International Development Practice Association) and via our partnership with the Global Association of the Masters in Development Practice .
How will the course help advance your career?
Graduate employment opportunities may include human rights advocacy, aid agencies in government and non-government sectors, the Fair trade business sector, community organisations, and international institutions such as the United Nations and the Asia Development Bank, Oxfam, Care or Plan; involving roles such as: a corporate social responsibility officer; a project manager in humanitarian and aid delivery; or a researcher in the foreign aid and development sector.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1 year/1.5 years/2 years (full time), depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of International Development Practice |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. |
Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. |
Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. |
*Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course is structured in five parts. Part A. Foundations of International development practice, Part B. Principal study, Part C. Applied study, Part D. Professional enhancement and Part E. Specialist study.
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Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2024 are:
A$28,500
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
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