Master of International Development (193JA)

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Master of International Development

Selection rank	Delivery mode	Location	Duration
N/A	On campus	Bruce, Canberra	2.0 years
Faculty	Discipline(s)	Available teaching periods	UAC code
Faculty of Arts and Design	School of Arts and Communications	View teaching periods	880523
Fees		English language requirements
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Academic entry requirements	Delivery mode	Location	Duration
View academic entry requirements	On campus	Bruce, Canberra	2.0 years
Faculty	Discipline(s)	Available teaching periods	CRICOS code
Faculty of Arts and Design	School of Arts and Communications	View teaching periods	074938D
Fees		English language requirements
		View requirements

About this course

Forge a career in the international development space

This pioneering course explores the latest theories on sustainable development and cross-cultural practice, in relation to issues such as poverty, empowerment and gender. You will intricately hone your practice-led research skills and be prepared for a rewarding career solving some of the most challenging problems facing the world today.

Opportunities exist for graduates in a range of areas, including non-government organisations, the charity sector, public development agencies, multinational businesses, government agencies and academia. You can look forward to a successful career working with bodies like World Vision, Oxfam, the Australian Red Cross, Save the Children, TEAR Australia and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, among many others.

Study a Master of International Development at UC and you will:

acquire knowledge about development issues across the world, especially with under-privileged communities
engage with contemporary development theory
explore participatory approaches to planning, management, monitoring and the evaluation of development projects
acquire knowledge and understanding of the politics of different aspects of development processes, practices and advocacy.

Work Integrated Learning

During the course you will have the opportunity to enrol in the Development Research Project unit which actively encourages students to explore a real-life development project in their thesis, and is often linked to their current employment. Master’s students have investigated actual global development projects in countries including Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan and more.

Career opportunities

International consultant
Program director
International aid worker
Campaign director
International project manager
Head of fundraising
International development worker
Community development educator
Gender adviser
M&E (monitoring and evaluation) manager
Program specialist
Program coordinator
Program analyst
Social impact assessment consultant
Project manager

Course-specific information

If undertaking the Development Research Project unit, students may be required to complete a Police Check.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have a degree or equivalent as approved by the University.

Applicants with a completed Bachelor's degree in a related/cognate field may be granted credit for 12 credit points of unspecified credit and admission into the 1.5 year (EFTSL) program.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions

Year	Location	Teaching period	Teaching start date
2024	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 1	05 February 2024
2024	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 2	29 July 2024
2025	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 1	03 February 2025
2025	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 2	28 July 2025
2026	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 1	02 February 2026
2026	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 2	27 July 2026

Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Course requirements

Master of International Development (193JA) | 48 credit points

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Open Electives - 6 credit points as follows

- Must pass 6 credit points at Graduate or Postgraduate Level from anywhere in the University

Conflicts, Humanitarian Intervention and Reconstruction G (8763) | 3 credit points — Level G

Gender and Development G (8766) | 3 credit points — Level G

Monitoring and Evaluating International Development Project PG (8769) | 3 credit points — Level P

Planning and Designing International Development Projects PG (8770) | 3 credit points — Level P

Social Research PG (11636) | 3 credit points — Level P

Sustainable Development PG (11714) | 3 credit points — Level P

The Company and the Country: A story of development, disaster and disenfranchisement PG (11715) | 3 credit points — Level P

Global Health and Development PG (11716) | 3 credit points — Level P

Capital, Conquest, Colonialism, and Cold War: A history of International Development PG (12073) | 6 credit points — Level P

Development Research Project PG (8765) | 9 credit points — Level P

Engaging Communities in Change PG (9089) | 3 credit points — Level P

Issues and Challenges in School Improvement: International Perspectives PG (10353) | 3 credit points — Level P

Communication Trends and Innovation G (11630) | 3 credit points — Level G

Communication Workplace Learning PG (11635) | 3 credit points — Level P

Foundations of Public Policy G (11790) | 3 credit points — Level G

Equity, Leadership and Policy G (11791) | 3 credit points — Level G

Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects) PG (11872) | 6 credit points — Level P

Professional Practice (Internships A) PG (11873) | 3 credit points — Level P

Professional Practice (Internships B) PG (11874) | 3 credit points — Level P

Communicating with Diverse Audiences G (11938) | 3 credit points — Level G

Australia and Europe in Global Governance PG (11986) | 3 credit points — Level P

- Alternative units can be used for Restricted Choice, with approval from the Course Convener.

- Please note that some units may have additional enrolment requirements. Before enrolling, consider the unit information on the relevant unit pages. If you have any questions please seek course advice.

In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course

Typical study pattern

UC - Canberra, Bruce

Year 1

Semester 1

Capital, Conquest, Colonialism, and Cold War: A history of International Development PG (12073)

Gender and Development G (8766)

Restricted Choice Unit

Semester 2

The Company and the Country: A story of development, disaster and disenfranchisement PG (11715)

Open Elective Unit

Conflicts, Humanitarian Intervention and Reconstruction G (8763)

Global Health and Development PG (11716)

Year 2

Semester 1

Planning and Designing International Development Projects PG (8770)

Social Research PG (11636)

Restricted Choice Unit

Sustainable Development PG (11714)

Semester 2

Open Elective Unit

Monitoring and Evaluating International Development Project PG (8769)

Two Restricted Choice Units

Course information

Course duration

Standard 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 6 years.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes	Related graduate attributes
Developed skills to critically engage with contemporary theories as well as practices in Development Studies.	UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways.
Acquired knowledge about development issues across the world, especially focusing on under-privileged communities in the under-developed, developing and developed worlds.	UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas.
Understood changes in development theory and trends in practice as they apply to local and global development processes.	UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways.
Developed skills to apply gender mainstreaming holistically and incorporating this into all aspects of development practice.	UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas.
Developed an understanding of participatory approaches and will be able to apply these skills in the planning, management, monitoring and evaluation processes of international development projects.	UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways.
Acquired knowledge and understanding of the politics of different aspects of development processes, practices and advocacy.	UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways.
Gained skills to articulate an ethical approach to international development that considers social, cultural and environmental factors.	UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways.
Developed skills articulate on their individual professional practice and apply and practice these skills in the context of development.	UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways.
Developed skills to apply principles of practice-led research in international development. Developed skills to undertake independent research, and present practice-led research in the field of international development. Developed advanced skills to communicate international development practice through research.	UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries.

Awards

Award	Official abbreviation
Master of International Development	M IntlDev

Honours