Master of Global Development
Program code
5724
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
2 years full-time
4 years part-time
Credit points
160
Indicative fee
$28,500.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
To be eligible for the award of Master of Global Development (MGlobalDev), a student must successfully complete 160 credit points including:
- 60 credit points for core courses;
- 60 credit points of listed electives and 40 credit points of postgraduate free-choice electives; OR
- 50 credit points of listed electives and 50 credit points for dissertation courses.
To be eligible for the award of Master of Global Development (MGlobalDev), a student admitted with 40 credit points of advanced standing must successfully complete 120 credit points including:
- 40 credit points for core courses;
- 40 credit points of listed electives and 40 credit points of postgraduate free-choice electives; OR
- 30 credit points of listed electives and/or postgraduate free-choice electives and 50 credit points for dissertation courses.
To be eligible for the award of Master of Global Development (MGlobalDev), a student admitted with 80 credit points of advanced standing must successfully complete 80 credit points including:
- 20 credit points for core courses;
- 40 credit points for listed electives and 20 credit points of postgraduate free-choice electives; OR
- 10 credit points of listed electives and/or postgraduate free choice electives and 50 credit points for dissertation courses.
This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.
Exit point
To be eligible to exit the Master of Global Development program with the Graduate Certificate in Global Development award, a student must acquire 40 credit points including at least 30 credit points of core courses.
To exit, a student should apply for a program transfer.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 9 - Masters Degree (Coursework).
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.
Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.