Master of Development Studies
Murdoch University - Perth Campus
Australia,Western Australia
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 33,000/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Jul 2025
Apply Date
Australia, Western Australia
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1973
Total Students: 25,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia
Master of Development Studies
Program Overview
Determined to pursue a career in international development and make a difference? This course will prepare you for a range of experiences and roles in the sector, in Australia and internationally.
You’ll examine the connections between politics, governance and development, social and environmental sustainability, food and health security, gender and empowerment, and state building and conflict, as well as evaluating different approaches to policy and practice.
You can choose from professional-based electives, including financial administration, leading and managing not-for-profit organisations, effective leadership, strategic health care management and project management.
You can also choose policy-based electives to specialise in global public health, public sector economics, security and conflict, environmental policy and more, or add up to two language units in either Indonesian or Japanese.
3 reasons to study a Master of Development Studies at Murdoch
- Undertake a case study project, supervised internship or research thesis to put your learning into practice.
- Travel to Indonesia as part of the Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program to pursue a semester or summer development practicum.
- Choose full-time or part-time options to help you fit study into your working and or family life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements.
What you'll learn
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
- Public policy and international affairs foundations
- Critical approaches to development
- Development and sustainability
- States, social forces and development
- Policy research and evaluation
- Security, conflict and violence
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 33,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Murdoch University - Perth Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
