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Master of Development Studies

University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

The Master of Development Studies at the University of Melbourne is a 2-year master's degree. The Master of Development Studies gives students specialist training in the fields of development and environment, development and gender, development and urbanisation, and health policy and development. In their studies, students tackle some of the most urgent and important issues affecting modern development, including debt and poverty, microfinance, culture and human rights, migration and transnationalism, food and environmental security, civil society organisations, and gender relations. Students engage firsthand with insights from experts. Students refine transferable skills that are crucial to delivering effective and inclusive development programs, including: At professional practice seminars, research workshops, careers events, and alumni get-togethers, students can rub shoulders with top-notch policy makers and experts in the international development sector.

Cost & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$55,000
Application feeA$125

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE58 overall

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