Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies

Western Sydney University

Australia, Sydney

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Western Sydney University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

109090K

Campuses

Parramatta City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 34,776 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies

About

Humanitarian disasters will continue to occur around the world, and there is a continuous need for skilled humanitarian workers. Change makers like you are required to deliver specialist humanitarian aid relief to people dealing with disasters. That’s the focus of our Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies. This degree encompasses both the aid and health sectors with a focus on rehabilitation and development. Through a mix of practical and theoretical learning you’ll gain an understanding of the complexity of development and see how humanitarian assistance works hand-in-hand with international development aid efforts. With the Master degree you’ll also gain a truly global point of view with international placement with one of our education partners. Mixing online and on campus learning, the Humanitarian and Development programs are available at a Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate level. Tailored towards individual needs and interests, this degree is linked to the specific industry requirements of humanitarian and development practitioners. Note: This program has 1.0 year, 1.5 year and 2.0 year options.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised**Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree

English Program Requirements

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

IELTS (Academic version)

6.5 overall score
Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

TOEFL Internet-based score

Total score 82
Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

58 overall
No communication skills less than 50

Career

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Humanitarian Relief
Aid Development Programming
Project Managing
Disaster Relief Work
Policy Development

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Alumni

"The degree has changed how I interpret and understand national and international issues. While each subject has developed a specific interest in where I would like to see my career headed in the future, it also provided a great range of content that I had not studied prior"

— Eloise Ferguson, Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies