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Master of International Development

  • Masters (Coursework)

Despite the efforts of multilateral organisations, governments and philanthropists, more than 700 million people (around 10 per cent of the world's population) still live in extreme poverty - often without adequate clean water, food or access to healthcare.* As inequality continues to increase...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
079183B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$21,800 per year / $43,600 total
International Fees
$35,800 per year / $71,600 total

About this course

Despite the efforts of multilateral organisations, governments and philanthropists, more than 700 million people (around 10 per cent of the world's population) still live in extreme poverty - often without adequate clean water, food or access to healthcare.* As inequality continues to increase around the world,** we desperately need more skilled professionals who understand the complexities of the development sector and who can help fight this alarming trend.

If you're passionate about supporting our world's most vulnerable communities, La Trobe's Master of International Development will give you strong foundations to advance your career in the humanitarian and development sector.

Build a meaningful career and learn how to create sustainable, positive change in areas where we need it most. You'll learn from experienced experts as you choose from a wide range of specialisations and specially curated electives, allowing you to pursue your passion.

You'll learn how to build strong relationships in the development sector and have the opportunity to undertake an internship or placement with a local or international development organisation, helping you to further build your skills and networks.

You'll learn:

  • How to design and deliver development projects
    • Understand how to work in partnership with local communities, and learn how to create projects that address inequality.
  • Policy and practice frameworks
    • Develop the knowledge and skills you need to successfully operate in the development sector.
  • How to drive social change
    • From grassroots activism to governmental policy, you'll learn how to engage with individuals, communities and organisations to create positive change.
  • Development sector best practice
    • Become familiar with the tools and techniques commonly found in development practice, including logframes, project proposals and 'theory of change' documents.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Master of International Development, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.

Students entering this course with a cognate undergraduate degree will be credited with the following subjects DST4001, DST4002, DST4003 and PLA4001.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 120 credit points from chosen Core

Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 60 credit points from chosen Specialisation
  • 60 credit points from chosen Specialisation
  • 60 credit points from chosen Electives
  • 60 credit points from chosen Predefined electives
Study options

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO DEVELOPMENT DST5DAC 1 15 DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE DST4001 1 15 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLA4001 1 15 FIELD METHODS AND RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT DST5MDF 1 15 GENDER MOBILITY AND DEVELOPMENT DST4003 1 15 HOW SOCIAL CHANGE HAPPENS DST5HSM 1 15 HUMAN SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT DST5HSD 1 15 MAKING DEVELOPMENT MATTER DST4002 1 15

A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

  • Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Study locations

Melbourne

Career pathways

After graduation, you could work across a wide range of organisations, including multilateral development organisations, government and intergovernmental agencies, media organisations and not-for-profits, community-based and non-government organisations, and research or training institutions.

Possible roles include:

  • Project manager
    • Lead development and humanitarian projects. Work closely with communities as you address economic and social inequalities.
  • Humanitarian delegate
    • Represent marginalised and disaster affected communities. Work with leading organisations and governments to create sustainable solutions and human-centred policies.
  • Policy analyst
    • Analyse, prepare and assess the performance of development and humanitarian policies.
  • Humanitarian/emergency relief officer
    • Work closely with communities on humanitarian and emergency-relief efforts.

  • Campaign or advocacy manager
    • Help amplify the voices of marginalised communities. Deliver public awareness campaigns and lobby stakeholders, including governments and peak bodies.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at La Trobe University.
74.2%
Overall satisfaction
74.2%
Skill scale
64.5%
Teaching scale