Development Studies
University of New South Wales (UNSW) · Sydney, Australia
About this programme
The UNSW Master of Development Studies is designed to equip graduates with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to analyse and address some of the greatest contemporary challenges faced by communities and societies across the globe. The degree builds your skills and knowledge of participatory, rights and community-based responses and approaches which recognise and draw on the expertise and knowledges of local communities. Informed by critical development studies theories and methods underpinned by human rights, gender and intersectionality, social and environmental justice, you will
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition
- A$47,000 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- February, September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Destination Australia ScholarshipsPartial funding · Varies by institution
- UNSW International Scientia Coursework ScholarshipPartial funding · Standard admission deadlines
- Research Training Program (RTP) StipendLiving stipend · Varies by university and round