The Master of Development Studies at UNSW Sydney is a full-time interactive degree designed for individuals seeking to understand and address the challenges of global development. The degree focuses on equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle some of the most pressing contemporary issues faced by communities worldwide.
You will learn critical development studies theories and methods that emphasise human rights, gender and intersectionality, and social, racial, indigenous and environmental justice to develop frameworks that explain the causes and drivers of both global and local inequalities. All while considering the diverse contexts in which global and local development occurs.
Guiding you through your studies is an academic team with significant practical experience and expertise both in Australia and globally.
- Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community.
- Learn through research-informed teaching
- Prioritise career success – UNSW won the Australian Financial Review’s Most Employable Students Award in 2024.
- Benefit from strong industry links and partnerships
- Access world-class alumni connections
- Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
- Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities