Overview

Why study leadership?

Leadership is a critical factor in the success of development programs. Effective, collaborative leadership empowers communities and measurably improves project outcomes – both in the field and while navigating the complex relationships and stakeholder networks that hold influence in the development sector.

As you earn your joint degree, you will be taught by a team of international leaders in the field, gaining a global perspective on development issues and building a diverse network of development colleagues in the process.

As a fully online, part-time program, the Master of Leadership for Development offered by the University of Melbourne and the University of Manchester allows you to study from anywhere in the world and supports you to combine study with work, so you can start implementing change from day one.

Programme Structure

What will I study?

In the Master of Leadership for Development you will learn how to effectively facilitate change in the contemporary global development landscape.
Taught from a global, future-focused perspective, you will explore key development theories, contemporary global issues in development, fundamental principles of leadership and the nuances of leading in development, the complexities of institutional structures and how to implement change within an organisational context.
With a focus on highly applicable skills and knowledge, you will also learn through interactive, state-of-the-art simulations that allow you to experience and practice real-world scenarios.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

112 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

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

Course code: MC-LEADDEV

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed:

An honours degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent), AND at least two years of documented relevant professional work experience, OR
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% or equivalent (eg University of Manchester’s 2:1), AND at least two years of documented relevant professional work experience, OR
A minimum of eight years of documented relevant work experience.

Tuition Fees

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6256 AUD / year

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Funding

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