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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Master of International Development

  • Masters (Coursework)

Engage with the contemporary challenges of addressing poverty and inequality globally, and engage with the complex challenges of international development.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
71550
Study Mode
In person

About this course

You'll undertake a combination of units (core and option), covering diverse topics from development economics to environmental sciences, food and agriculture, governance and non-government organisations (NGOs), public health, and law and policy. A key component of the Master of International Development focuses on regional development in Western Australia, introducing you to the development challenges faced by Australia, including its remote Indigenous communities. The Master of International Development can be taken either as a 'Coursework only', or a 'Coursework and Dissertation', degree. If you choose the Dissertation you'll work with one of UWA's world-leading experts to research a specialist subject of their choosing.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a relevant Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a relevant Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-the relevant requirements under Rule 4.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-the relevant requirements under Rule 4.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
You'll be well positioned to pursue a career with aid agencies, government, non-governmental organisations, and international research institutions, such as the FAO or the United Nations.

Career Pathways You'll be well positioned to pursue a career with aid agencies, government, non-governmental organisations, and international research institutions, such as the FAO or the United Nations.

Further Study
Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further research studies.
Further Study Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further research studies.

Course structure

Core

Take all units (36 points):

Coursework and Dissertation (focus area)

Take all units (24 points):

"Coursework and Dissertation" students only: take units to the value of 12 points:

Coursework only (focus area)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
79%
Overall satisfaction
84.2%
Skill scale
89.5%
Teaching scale
67.9%
Employed full-time
Data source

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