
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
Official- 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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | James Cook University - Cairns | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Cairns | — | — | $71,648per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Online | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

