The Master of Development Studies gives you specialist training in the fields of development and environment, development and gender, development and urbanisation, and health policy and development.
In your studies, you'll tackle some of the most urgent and important issues affecting modern development – including debt and poverty, microfinance, culture and human rights, migration and transnationalism, food and environmental security, civil society organisations, and gender relations. You'll engage firsthand with insights from experts – the University of Melbourne is ranked 17th in the world for Development studies
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
March 2027
Parkville Campus
Grattan Street,
Parkville,
Victoria,
3010, Melbourne, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2027
Parkville Campus
Grattan Street,
Parkville,
Victoria,
3010, Melbourne, Australia
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Melbourne offers unparalleled industry-integrated teaching and learning to set students up for success.