Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies
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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.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parramatta
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 109090K
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Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
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.
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
See website for qualifications required for each pathway.
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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.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 | Western Sydney University - Parramatta City | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney University - Parramatta City | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Parramatta City | 1 March 2027 | — | $34,776per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Parramatta City | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Western Sydney University - Parramatta City
Primary169 Macquarie St,, 100 George Street, 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta, NSW
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169 Macquarie Street, 6 Hassall Street, PARRAMATTA, NSW, 2150, PARRAMATTA, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.