Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies : Fees & Entry Requirements at Western Sydney University, Australia

Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies

Australia

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What will I learn?

Humanitarian disasters will continue to occur around the world, and there is a continuous need for skilled humanitarian workers. Change makers like you are required to deliver specialist humanitarian aid relief to people dealing with disasters. That’s the focus of our Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies. This degree encompasses both the aid and health sectors with a focus on rehabilitation and development. Through a mix of practical and theoretical learning you’ll gain an understanding of the complexity of development and see how humanitarian assistance works hand-in-hand with international development aid efforts. With the Master degree you’ll also gain a truly global point of view with international placement with one of our education partners. Mixing online and on campus learning, the Humanitarian and Development programs are available at a Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate level. Tailored towards individual needs and interests, this degree is linked to the specific industry requirements of humanitarian and development practitioners. Note: This program has 1.0 year, 1.5 year and 2.0 year options.

Which department am I in?

School of Humanities and Communication Arts

CRICOS

109090K

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$34,776.00 (19,33,611) per year
Cost of Living - AUD 29710 Per Person Per Year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/11/2026

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Parramatta

6 Hassall Street,

Parramatta,

New South Wales,

2150, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$34,776.00 (19,33,611) per year
Cost of Living - AUD 29710 Per Person Per Year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/05/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Parramatta City - Macquarie Street

169 Macquarie Street,

Parramatta,

New South Wales,

2150, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry Pathway 1 (80 credit points) Applicants must have successfully completed any one of the following: Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline; or Bachelor degree in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience;or A Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline. Entry Pathway 2 (120 credit points) Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent in a cognate or relevant discipline. Applicants with a non-cognate (unrelated discipline) degree Entry Pathway 3 (80 credit points). Applicants must have successfully completed any one of the following: Bachelor (Honours) degree in any discipline, AND two years full-time equivalent relevant professional experience, or Graduate Certificate or higher, in any discipline and two years full-time equivalent documented relevant professional experience, or Bachelor degree in any discipline, and five years full-time equivalent relevant professional experienc. Entry Pathway 4 (120 credit points) Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus two years full time equivalent professional experience in related roles, or five years full time equivalent general work experience. Entry Pathway 5 (160 credit points). Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline or an Associate Degree in any discipline plus five years full time equivalent professional experience in a related role.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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