International Development Practice - A6006
Expert master degree
Want to improve the wellbeing of millions of people worldwide? This course will help you tackle the political, economic, cultural and ecological challenges leading to extreme poverty, poor health, fragile governance, inequality and environmental vulnerability. All of these issues require professionals with the practical skills and analytical capacity to build resilience at a national and community level.
Delivered by specialists from the humanities, social sciences, medicine, business and economics, education and law, the course offers a multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable development with four streams: Democracy, justice and governance; Gender, peace and security; Global Migration, Crisis, change and management; Sustainable economies and Sustainable resource management.
This course offers an applied approach to the theory and practice of international development. It offers project management, leadership skills development and rigorous research training within its interdisciplinary core curriculum. Foundation theory and practice units address questions ranging from the causes of wealth disparity, and the growth of development thought and practice, to the impact of politics, economics, culture, history and natural resource on inequality.
You can tailor the course to suit your interests and career aspirations. 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 World Bank.
As part of your studies you will be able to acquire practical experience through fieldwork and internship opportunities at sites of significant development practice in countries such as South Africa, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Indonesia and Fiji. For instance the South Africa student placement program provides Monash students with an amazing opportunity to gain first-hand experience of international and community development work, through placements with Oxfam and its partner organisations in South Africa. Options to include language extension in individual programs are also available.
At a glance
Course Details
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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 |
Industry advantage
You'll be taught by leading experts and hear from some of the best industry connections in the field. Take advantage of professional enhancement units, plus professional internships for credit with our 400+ providers, and graduate with every advantage to take the next step in your career.
Flexible study
On-campus and selected flexible online options available. Complete in as short as one year, or study part-time (domestic only). Choose from early evening classes and intensive several week block units – we have multiple options to suit you.
Study a Master of International Development Practice
Discover how you can shape a rewarding career that makes valuable contributions to our globalised world by studying a Master of International Development Practice at Monash Arts.
International Development
The Master of International Development Practice (MIDP) is for students who want to make a difference in the world by participating in and leading meaningful transformation. MIDP is a partner with the Global Association of the Masters in Development Practice .
Colab m
Colab m, a mentoring program co-created with WhyDev, aims to provide MIDP students with international mentors.
Make a real difference
Master of International Development Practice graduate Eva Medianti is using her degree to support fishing communities in Indonesia.
After starting her career in monitoring and evaluation for not-for-profit organisations in Mexico, Master of International Development Practice student Danya Salinas realised she needed to dive into postgraduate study to realise her professional ambitions.
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Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Depending on prior 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, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. |
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 including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. |
Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time | An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. |
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.
Making the application
Future students
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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.
A$24,200
Student Assistance
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 Australian Government Student Assistance website.