James Cook University

Master of Global Development

Arts and humanities

Gain the expertise and specialist skills to help direct development initiatives like poverty alleviation, sustainable planning and global health. Consolidate and expand your expertise in Global Development and join a new generation of ethical global citizens and change-makers. You will be on the forefront of new ideas, as JCU is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals*. JCUs central, tropical location gives Global Development graduates

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Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Smithfield
QLD · +2 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 098478G
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Course overview

Gain the expertise and specialist skills to help direct development initiatives like poverty alleviation, sustainable planning and global health. Consolidate and expand your expertise in Global Development and join a new generation of ethical global citizens and change-makers. You will be on the forefront of new ideas, as JCU is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals*. JCUs central, tropical location gives Global Development graduates a unique platform for engaging with pressing global development issues. Develop the knowledge and skills that will allow you to work in priority areas of poverty alleviation, sustainable planning, social justice, climate responsive systems, sustainable resource management and global health

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. AQF level 7 bachelor degree; equivalent 2. Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    AQF level 7 bachelor degree; equivalent

  • Additional entry requirement

    Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Trimester 3James Cook University - Cairns———International students
2027 · Semester 1JCU Cairns——$71,648per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1JCU Online———International students

Where it is taught

  • James Cook University - Cairns

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    McGregor Rd, Smithfield, QLD

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  • JCU Cairns

    McGregor Road, SMITHFIELD, QLD, 4878, SMITHFIELD, QLD

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  • JCU Online

    -, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Townsville, QLD

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Global Developmentjcu.edu.au
  2. James Cook Universityjcu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. JCU Brisbane Prospectus 2026Official source
  5. Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Global Development at James Cook University: Fees & Entry Requirements