Overview

You will study a range of compelling topics, including gender issues, poverty, conflict, HIV and agro-forestry, and will undertake your own individual development project. Your core skills will be strengthened for a career in the public development sector or in multinational organisations across Australia and abroad.

Study a Graduate Diploma in International Development at University of Canberra and you will:

develop the skills to critically engage with contemporary theories and practices in development studies

understand changes in development theory and trends in practice as they apply to local and global development processes

gain the skills to reflect on your own practice and articulate an ethical approach to international development that considers cultural, social and environmental elements.

Career opportunities

International consultant

Program director

International aid worker

Campaign director

International project manager

Head of fundraising

International development worker

Community development educator

Gender adviser

M&E (monitoring and evaluation) manager

Program specialist

Program analyst

Program coordinator

Social impact assessment consultant

Project manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conflicts, Humanitarian Intervention and Reconstruction

Gender and Development

History and Politics of the Theories of Development

Monitoring
Evaluating International Development Project

Planning and Designing International Development Projects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

International Development View 23 other Masters in International Development in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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Other requirements

General requirements

Postgraduate: applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University.

CRICOS Code: 087836C

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31000 AUD / year

≈ 31000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

22500 AUD / year

≈ 22500 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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

Funding

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