Study Master of International Development at Massey University in New Zealand,
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Master of International Development

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

In the Master of International Development, you’ll learn how global economic, social, political and environmental forces affect people and shape different parts of the world. These insights will allow you to recognise where inequalities lie. You’ll identify strategies to help overcome poverty and enhance human wellbeing.When you graduate from the Master of International Development you will be able to:demonstrate knowledge and skills that can be applied in developing policy and strategies, and in managing and evaluating international development programmescritically and rigorously evaluate contemporary international development theories, policies and approachesconduct independent research and analysis of international development issues, collect relevant data, and be able to write persuasively about thisdemonstrate mastery of social science research approaches and techniques and be able to undertake independent research in a well-planned and ethical mannerinterpret research findings and draw out relevant implications for development theory, policy and practice.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$38,840.00 (US$ 23,168) per year
International administration fee - 1000

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$38,840.00 (US$ 23,168) per year
International administration fee - 1000

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To enter the Master of International Development you will have been awarded or qualified for:a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Development Studies, or equivalent, with a minimum B average across the 200 and 300 level major courses, ora bachelors degree with a B average across the relevant 200 and 300 level courses and relevant field or industry experience of an appropriate kind and duration, ora Postgraduate Diploma in International Development, or equivalent, with a B average.If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in International Development as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulationsField experience includes:voluntary work (eg refugee resettlement with Red Cross, or supporting a disadvantaged community group in New Zealand)other relevant work or experience (eg a social worker, nurse or teacher in New Zealand or overseas)specific development experience (eg an engineer who worked in Nepal).In this instance you will need to provide your curriculum vitae outlining this experience.If you take the Research Pathway, you must supply a research proposal for your thesis when you apply.You must provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

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

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About Massey University

Qualifications at Massey University feature career-focussed curricula, with many including work-integrated learning opportunities.

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