Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies (1895)

The only degree of its kind in Australia, the Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies responds to the need for qualified workers in disaster relief and development, in government and non-government agencies involved in humanitarian operations and development practice.

Humanitarian disasters will continue to occur around the world, and there is a continuous need for skilled humanitarian workers. Change makers like you are required to deliver specialist humanitarian aid relief to people dealing with disasters. That’s the focus of our Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies.

This degree encompasses both the aid and health sectors with a focus on rehabilitation and development. Through a mix of practical and theoretical learning you’ll gain an understanding of the complexity of development and see how humanitarian assistance works hand-in-hand with international development aid efforts.

There are different admission pathways based on recognition of prior learning andor experience
On application potential students will be assessed carefully as to the structure and duration of the course they should pursue
Course duration is typically one year for an 80credit point pathway one and a half years for a 120 credit point pathway and two years for a 160 credit point pathwayAn 80 credit point Masters option isavailableto applicantswho meet eligibility requirements throughcognate qualifications and relevant work experience
Applicants with acognaterelated discipline degree
Entry Pathway 1 80 credit points
Applicants must have successfully completedany one of the following
Bachelor honours AQF8 degree in a related discipline or
Bachelor degree in a related discipline plus two yearsrelevant work experienceor
A Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline
Entry Pathway 2 120 credit points
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent in a cognate or relevant discipline
Applicants with a noncognate unrelated discipline degree
Entry Pathway 3 80 credit points
Applicants must have successfully completed any one of the following
Bachelor Honours degree in any discipline AND two years fulltime equivalent relevant professional experience or
Graduate Certificateor higher in any discipline and two years fulltime equivalent documented relevant professional experience or
Bachelordegree in any discipline and five yearsfulltime equivalent relevant professional experience
Entry Pathway 4 120 credit points

Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline plus two years full time equivalent professional experience in related roles or five years full time equivalent general work experience

Entry Pathway 5 160 credit points

Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application

IELTS - 6.5 overall score - Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
Total score 82 - Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Paper Based Test - 575