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Overview
The Global Development program at Griffith University degree was developed to align with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, created to address the world's most pressing challenges - including ending poverty and bringing economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and peace and good governance to all countries
During your study, you will examine the dynamics of global issues including:
- Climate Change and Disaster Management
- Development Economics
- Health and Development
- Human Rights and Development
- Law Politics and Planning
- Sustainable Development
As part of your degree, you will work with experts from across the university including our research centres, and will be connected with the international development community.
This means you can feel confident you will graduate with the critical perspective, strategic knowledge and contacts necessary to work towards agile solutions to these big issues - and make a difference.
Career opportunities
Graduates from this degree may seek roles within Non-Government Organsiation and Aid Organisations, International Development, Government Policy, Consultancy and Research.
Potential organisations include Oxfam, Amnesty International, United Nations, World Bank, AusAid, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Environment and Development
- Public Participation and Social Impact Assessment
- Key Issues in Development Studies
- Social Determinants of Health
- Intdustry Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
160 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
International Development View 47 other Masters in International Development in AustraliaAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 79
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS- 097102C
- hold any Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) OR
- hold a related Bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) - students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing OR
- hold a related Bachelor Honours or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) - students will be eligible for 80 credit points of advanced standing.
Tuition Fee
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International
30500 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30500 AUD per year during 24 months. -
National
26000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26000 AUD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Brisbane
1402 - 2528 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.
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