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Master of Global Development

Building career outcomes

Program code

5724

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 to 2 years full-time
2 to 4 years part-time

Credit points

160

Indicative fee

$30,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee

Admission requirements

  • A recognised Bachelor degree (4.0 GPA) or higher

    (more)

Commencing in

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2

Next start date

Trimester 1, 2025 (more)

Applications close

Monday, 10 February 2025

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About this program

In an era where change is the only constant, the Master of Global Development will give you a deep understanding of policy, politics, people and power in a range of development contexts. If you are looking to develop your thought leadership skills and identify new, creative solutions that will help to improve the world around you, then the Master of Global Development is the right fit for you. 

This degree was developed to fundamentally align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, created to address the world's most pressing challenges - including ending poverty and bringing economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and peace and good governance. During your study, you will examine the dynamics of global issues and have the opportunity to take credentialed Majors tailored to the varying backgrounds and career goals of current and future professionals. Majors include: 

  • Climate Change and Disaster Management 
  • Development Economics 
  • Global Health
  • Human Rights 
  • Politics and Planning 
  • Sustainable Development 

As part of your degree, you will work with experts from across the university, including in our research centres, and you will be connected with the international development community. This means you can feel confident you will graduate with the critical perspective, strategic knowledge and contacts necessary to work towards agile solutions to these big issues - and make a positive difference. 

Related Degrees

Code Program title Campus Intake
5724 Master of Global Development (this program) Nathan, Online Trimester 1 and Trimester 2
3373 Graduate Certificate in Global Development Nathan, Online Trimester 1 and Trimester 2
My attendance during the program

Attendance information

This program is offered full-time and part-time at the Nathan campus and online. You may choose to study courses at other campuses where the program structure allows.

Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of Absence

Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.

My career opportunities

My career opportunities

Graduates from this degree may find career opportunities within non-government organisations and aid organisations, international development, government policy, consultancy and research. Potential organisations include Oxfam, Amnesty International, United Nations, World Bank, AusAid, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Pathways to further study

Pathways to further study

Completion of the Dissertation pathway in the Master of Global Development program may provide a pathway to Higher Degree by Research (HDR) study.

What are the fees?

Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students

Indicative annual tuition fee

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Tuition fees
  • A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
  • Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.

Program fees for the Master of Global Development (5724)

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Tuition fees for your degree program
Changing programs

If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Further information

Additional fee information

Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:

Expenses associated with field trips and placements.