Master of International Development course and career outcomes

However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.

Course intended learning outcomes

• Apply an advanced and integrated knowledge of complex interventions, procedures and professional practices to independently evaluate the international development sector.
• Critically analyse complex development problems via advanced analytical theories from development studies and related disciplines, which may include geography, anthropology, public health, sociology and economics.
• Research, synthesise and professionally communicate complex development knowledge, skills and ideas to a wide range of specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Independently assess complex sustainable development challenges and propose innovative solutions based on advanced interdisciplinary methodologies and approaches.
• Apply specialised technical skills to design, implement, monitor and critically evaluate complex development activities.
• Reflexively respond with advanced participatory practice to the contextual needs and conditions of beneficiaries/communities to support self-determination through the international development architecture.

Master of International Development career opportunities

After graduation, you could work across a wide range of organisations, including multilateral development organisations, government and intergovernmental agencies, media organisations and not-for-profits, community-based and non-government organisations, and research or training institutions.

Possible roles include:

• Project manager
  • Lead development and humanitarian projects. Work closely with communities as you address economic and social inequalities.
• Humanitarian delegate
  • Represent marginalised and disaster affected communities. Work with leading organisations and governments to create sustainable solutions and human-centred policies.
• Policy analyst
  • Analyse, prepare and assess the performance of development and humanitarian policies.
• Humanitarian/emergency relief officer
  
  • Work closely with communities on humanitarian and emergency-relief efforts.
• Campaign or advocacy manager
  
  • Help amplify the voices of marginalised communities. Deliver public awareness campaigns and lobby stakeholders, including governments and peak bodies.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative

The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.

Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.

Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.

How to apply

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