Overview

This future-focused Global Studies degree from RMIT University gives you flexibility to design your studies in order to pursue emerging and cross-sector job opportunities, including in international development, security, crises and disaster management and sustainability.By engaging with organisations and communities, thought leaders and students from diverse backgrounds, Master of Global Studies graduates will emerge with advanced knowledge and skills to lead teams, communities and inform strategic decision-making across a diverse range of industries.The Master of Global Studies degree is oriented towards emerging and future challenges by teaching core skills across analysis and critical thinking, communication, leadership, ethical engagement and research so as to respond to the needs of communities and organisations in meeting broader global objectives such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity undertake key courses as part of your general degree while building unique combinations of specialisations to elevate your expertise and advance your career.

Career

Graduates will be qualified for a wide range of government, business and non-government organisations in roles that require analytical, communication and management skills, including:

Policy Analyst, Advisor or Officer

Program or Project Manager

Policy and Planning Manager

Research and Development Manager or Officer

Intelligence Analyst, Advisor or Officer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Governance

Global Development

Sustainability, Governance and Social Change

Global Security

International Project Management: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Global Civil Society, NGOs and Sustainable Development

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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More details

National: Applications will be accepted for each program until all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

Int: Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 4 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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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 Code: 107042A

You must have:

successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification),

at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in international development, urban or disaster management, or related policy fields.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39360 AUD / year

≈ 39360 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

29760 AUD / year

≈ 29760 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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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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

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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