International Development Practice

By closely aligning with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, this industry-integrated degree gives students the experience, tools and connections to help shape and lead meaningful transformation.

The Master of International Development Practice focuses on understanding and tackling the political, economic, cultural and ecological issues that can lead to extreme poverty, poor health, fragile governance, inequality and environmental vulnerability.

Delivered by specialists and industry experts, the course combines a multi-disciplinary approach to the theory and practice of sustainable development, and offers opportunities to learn through international field trips and internships. You’ll graduate equipped to respond to crises as they unfold.

How will the course help advance your career?

Graduate employment opportunities may include human rights advocacy, aid agencies in government and non-government sectors, the Fair trade business sector, community organisations, and international institutions such as the United Nations and the Asia Development Bank, Oxfam, Care or Plan; involving roles such as: a corporate social responsibility officer; a project manager in humanitarian and aid delivery; or a researcher in the foreign aid and development sector.