
Master of Social Justice (Development Studies)
Social sciences, journalism and information
Address issues in development policy and debate with experts in anthropology, international relations, political economy, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology. Benefit from workshops, seminars and conferences in a research-driven environment and industry connections. Best suited to those who want to make a meaningful difference in developing nations and address humanitarian crises in a practical, sustainable way. It provides the critical knowledge you need to develop imaginative, ethical and evidence-backed approaches to make a real, sustainable difference.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 106362D
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Course overview
Address issues in development policy and debate with experts in anthropology, international relations, political economy, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology. Benefit from workshops, seminars and conferences in a research-driven environment and industry connections. Best suited to those who want to make a meaningful difference in developing nations and address humanitarian crises in a practical, sustainable way. It provides the critical knowledge you need to develop imaginative, ethical and evidence-backed approaches to make a real, sustainable difference.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Admission to candidature for the Master of Social Justice (Development Studies) requires: - a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, with a major in the humanities or social sciences, or or an equivalent level of performance in an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Social Justice with a minimum credit (65 percent) average, or an equivalent qualification. Admission to candidature for this course requires: - a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, with a major in the humanities or social sciences, or or an equivalent level of performance in an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Social Justice with a minimum credit (65 percent) average, or an equivalent qualification. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission to candidature for the Master of Social Justice (Development Studies) requires: - a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, with a major in the humanities or social sciences, or or an equivalent level of performance in an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Social Justice with a minimum credit (65 percent) average, or an equivalent qualification. Admission to candidature for this course requires: - a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, with a major in the humanities or social sciences, or or an equivalent level of performance in an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Social Justice with a minimum credit (65 percent) average, or an equivalent qualification.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; 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 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $51,800per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Social Justice (Development Studies)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
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- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

