
Master of International Development Practice
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Graduate as a global change-maker with the skills, networks and real-world experience to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges, from climate disasters and poverty to inequality, conflict, environmental security, displacement, gender injustice and fragile governance. The Master of International Development Practice at Monash will prepare you to lead meaningful change in an increasingly complex world. Learn directly from leading industry practitioners and researchers while building the practical tools needed to design, manage and evaluate impactful development initiatives. You’ll go beyond the classroom through hands-on learning, including opportunities for international field trips, applied research projects and internships with development organisations. These experiences allow you to build professional connections and gain practical insight into how development works on the ground. Graduate with the expertise and confidence to deliver effective, inclusive and sustainable development programs, and t
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Caulfield East
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 079175B
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Course overview
Graduate as a global change-maker with the skills, networks and real-world experience to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges, from climate disasters and poverty to inequality, conflict, environmental security, displacement, gender injustice and fragile governance. The Master of International Development Practice at Monash will prepare you to lead meaningful change in an increasingly complex world. Learn directly from leading industry practitioners and researchers while building the practical tools needed to design, manage and evaluate impactful development initiatives. You’ll go beyond the classroom through hands-on learning, including opportunities for international field trips, applied research projects and internships with development organisations. These experiences allow you to build professional connections and gain practical insight into how development works on the ground. Graduate with the expertise and confidence to deliver effective, inclusive and sustainable development programs, and t
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences 2. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline, with at least distinction (70%) average. OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline*, with at least a credit (60%) average in both qualifications. cognate discipline includes humanities or social sciences Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
50%
50%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences 2. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline, with at least distinction (70%) average. OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline*, with at least a credit (60%) average in both qualifications. cognate discipline includes humanities or social sciences
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline 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 · Semester 2 | Caulfield | — | — | $47,380per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Clayton | — | — | $47,380per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Caulfield | — | — | $47,380per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Clayton | — | — | $47,380per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of International Development Practicemonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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