
Overview
The Humanitarian and Development Studies program at Western Sydney University is about disasters that will continue to occur around the world, and there is a continuous need for skilled humanitarian workers. Change makers like you are required to deliver specialist humanitarian aid relief to people dealing with disasters. That’s the focus of our new Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies.
Offered from 2018, this course encompass both the aid and health sectors with a focus on rehabilitation and development. Through a mix of practical and theoretical learning you’ll gain an understanding of the complexity of development and see how humanitarian assistance works hand-in-hand with international development aid efforts.
With the Master degree you’ll also gain a truly global point of view with international placement with one of our education partners. Mixing online and on campus learning, the Humanitarian and Development courses are available at a Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate level.
Your career
As a humanitarian and development studies graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Humanitarian Relief
- Aid Development Programming
- Project Managing
- Disaster Relief Work
- Policy Development
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Health in Complex Emergencies (Advanced)
- Political Economy of Development
- Research in the Social Sciences
- Emergency and Disaster Management
- Humanitarian and Development Research Project
- Humanitarian and Development Training Placement
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Code: 096600D
- A Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Social Sciences, or
- Any tertiary degree combined with a minimum of six months professional experience in a development or humanitarian assistance context.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
26760 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 26760 AUD per year and a duration of 18 months. -
National
21880 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 21880 AUD per year and a duration of 18 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.