Overview

The International Development Practice program at Monash University 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.

Careers and opportunities

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender and development

Conflict, security and development

Policy analysis

Evaluation

Campaigns, advocacy and change

Project planning and management in international development

International institutions and organisations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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Semester one

As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year

Mid-year:

Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Caulfield North, Australia
Clayton, Australia

Disciplines

International Development View 23 other Masters in International Development in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 079175B

Entry level 1:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average.

Entry level 2:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43400 AUD / year

≈ 43400 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

30200 AUD / year

≈ 30200 AUD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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