Master of Development Studies (MDS) Postgraduate Programme By Murdoch University |TopUniversities
Tuitionfee

58,785 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Development StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Development Studies is a practical professional degree focusing on the challenges of social, economic, and political development and poverty alleviation. This course emphasizes on the connection of development, politics and social and environmental sustainability, food and health security, international assistance, state building, conflict management, gender relations and other significant issues impacting development. A special unit is also incorporated in this course which consolidates everything candidates have learned in their course and gives them the opportunity to apply their learning to a practical issue. Within this capstone unit, candidates can choose to undertake either a policy case study project, professional internship or supervised research thesis.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Development Studies is a practical professional degree focusing on the challenges of social, economic, and political development and poverty alleviation. This course emphasizes on the connection of development, politics and social and environmental sustainability, food and health security, international assistance, state building, conflict management, gender relations and other significant issues impacting development. A special unit is also incorporated in this course which consolidates everything candidates have learned in their course and gives them the opportunity to apply their learning to a practical issue. Within this capstone unit, candidates can choose to undertake either a policy case study project, professional internship or supervised research thesis.

Admission Requirements

73+
6+
169+
50+

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
36,465 AUD
International
58,785 AUD

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