International Development Practice - A6006

International Development Practice

Master's degree

Graduate as a global change-maker with the skills, networks and real-world experience to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges, from climate disasters and poverty to inequality, conflict, environmental security, displacement, gender injustice and fragile governance.

The Master of International Development Practice at Monash will prepare you to lead meaningful change in an increasingly complex world. Learn directly from leading industry practitioners and researchers while building the practical tools needed to design, manage and evaluate impactful development initiatives.

You’ll go beyond the classroom through hands-on learning, including opportunities for international field trips, applied research projects and internships with development organisations. These experiences allow you to build professional connections and gain practical insight into how development works on the ground.

Graduate with the expertise and confidence to deliver effective, inclusive and sustainable development programs, and to shape a more just and resilient future.

How will the course help advance your career?

You will graduate prepared for an impactful career across the global development sector. Career pathways span government and non-government aid agencies, social enterprises, community organisations, consultancy, and international institutions such as the United Nations, Asian Development Bank, Oxfam, CARE International and Plan International.

Graduates go on to roles in humanitarian and development project management, policy and advocacy, corporate social responsibility, consultancy, program design and evaluation, and research across the international development and foreign aid sector.

At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Caulfield: Full time & part time
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time & part time
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
Fees

Information about fees

Course Handbook

Choose from six streams and tailor your program to suit your interests

Our six streams are designed to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

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 structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

See also: Arts course maps

Partner with another course

Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code A6006

Apply

Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code A6006

Apply

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

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 2026 are:

A$30,900

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.

Fee information specific to this course

Domestic students in this course may apply for Austudy payments from Centrelink / the Department of Human Services. See the Austudy site for details.

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

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.

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HEAR FROM OUR GRADUATES

"What set the Master of International Development Practice apart was its truly global cohort, especially the perspectives brought by peers from the Global South, and a deeply supportive network of faculty and alumni. It shaped the thinking and practical ability I needed to co-author the 2025 Human Development Report while at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, right after graduating."

RAIYAN ARSHAD

Master of International Development Practice (2024); United Nations Development Programme, Italy.

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Why study International Development Practice at Monash?

  • Academic and industry experts

    Gain a competitive edge through a blend of academic expertise, practitioner mentoring and industry engagement. Learn from leading scholars and development professionals, while our Advisory Board ensures your learning is directly applicable to real-world challenges and evolving industry needs.

  • Global networks and industry connections

    Build valuable global and industry connections through internship opportunities, international field experiences, networking events with industry experts, collaborative projects and real-world research.

  • Research pathway available

    If you’re a high-achieving student, you may undertake a research thesis, and pave your way to a Higher Degree by Research such as a PhD.

  • Overseas study tour

    Undertake a 16-day international field trip to Monash University Malaysia, gaining hands-on experience in field research while exploring Malaysia’s development landscape.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    This course is approved by the Australian Government for Centrelink benefits for domestic students. These include Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy and the Pensioner Education Supplement. For more information, visit the Department of Social Services and Centrelink websites.