Master of International Development

1. Our world is increasingly connected, and technologically and economically advanced. Yet the gaps between rich and poor people and countries are growing, and complex environmental, political, and socioeconomic challenges are increasing
2. You will gain a broad suite of skills to take up career opportunities in the development sector at various scales. From engagement with small subsistence farmers, to consulting on corporate social responsibility for major mining agencies, to shaping responses to climate change, food security, and adult literacy and maternal health challenges with major government or multinational agencies

• The program has a multi-disciplinary approach, being co-taught by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education, to ensure you graduate with a well-rounded capacity to affect global and local change
• This multi-disciplinary focus also promotes an appreciation of different disciplinary perspectives, which is valued by employers
• Taught by high-profile academic staff with rich field and consultancy experience
• You will be equipped with analytical and practical skills to engage critically in development policy, research and practice

• The program has a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure you graduate with a well-rounded capacity to affect global and local change. 
• This multi-disciplinary focus also promotes an appreciation of different disciplinary perspectives, which is valued by employers. 
• The course is taught by high-profile academic staff with rich field and consultancy experience. 
• You will be equipped with analytical and practical skills to engage critically in development policy, research and practice.

Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.

Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.

We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.