Study Master of Humanitarian, Development and Disaster Studies at Deakin University in Australia,

Master of Humanitarian, Development and Disaster Studies

Australia

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What will I learn?

Study the Master of Humanitarian, Development and Disaster Studies to build a deeper understanding of the crises shaping our world and the community-led responses working to address them. You will explore international development, humanitarian action, disaster and crisis response, and community development. You will also examine the histories, causes and impacts of challenges such... Deakin’s strong industry connections help shape your learning. Build practical experience in real workplace contexts through work-integrated learning, mentoring and networking opportunities. Industry advisory boards also help shape our degrees, which means what you study is current, relevant and aligned to what your future employers need.

CRICOS

121190E

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$39,800.00 (US$ 26,229) per year

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

Start date

November 2027

Venue

Melbourne Burwood Campus

221 Burwood Highway,

BURWOOD,

Victoria,

3125, MELBOURNE, Australia

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$39,800.00 (US$ 26,229) per year

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Melbourne Burwood Campus

221 Burwood Highway,

BURWOOD,

Victoria,

3125, MELBOURNE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
  • completion of a bachelor honours degree in a related discipline
  • completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or higher in a related discipline.

1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline
  • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).

2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 16 credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criterion:

  • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline

Examples of related discipline areas include, but not limited to: Development, Studies, Humanitarian Logistics, Social Work, International Studies, Community Development, International Relations, Humanitarian Law, International Law, Emergency Management, International Politics, Development Policy, Anthropology, Sociology, Indigenous Studies, Cultural Heritage, Arts Management, Sports Management - others may be referred to the Faculty for consideration.

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

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Deakin University is globally renowned for world-class degrees, teaching, support and study environments where students make the wonderful possible.

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