Overview

The Global Development programme at Griffith University degree was developed to fundamentally align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, created to address the world's most pressing challenges - including ending poverty and bringing economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and peace and good governance.

During your study, you will examine the dynamics of global issues and have the opportunity to take credentialed Majors tailored to the varying backgrounds and career goals of current and future professionals. Majors include:

Climate Change and Disaster Management

Development Economics

Global Health

Human Rights

Politics and Planning

Sustainable Development

Career opportunities

Graduates from this degree may find career opportunities within non-government organisations and aid organisations, international development, government policy, consultancy and research. Potential organisations include Oxfam, Amnesty International, United Nations, World Bank, AusAid, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations: Ideas and Issues

Environment and Development

Social Determinants of Health

International Migration, Race Relations and Public Policy

Policymaking, Public Participation and Human Rights

Climate Change and Public Health

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

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International: We accept applications all year round

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

International Development View 24 other Masters in International Development in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 097102C

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Official Transcripts

Legal documents indicating a Change of Name (if different from your transcript)

Confirmation of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage

Official supporting documentation e.g. English Language Proficiency Results/Evidence of Registration/References

Work history e.g. Resume or LinkedIn profile

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

38500 AUD / year

≈ 38500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

31000 AUD / year

≈ 31000 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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