Development Studies - 8939
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Contact: Dr Eileen Pittaway
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 48
Award(s):
Master of Development Studies (Specialisation)
Program Description
This program is offered by the School of Social Sciences and is a flexible and interactive program which provides specialist studies in international development at the local, national and international level. It is based on a philosophy of human rights, social justice, community development and participatory approaches.
The program provides a knowledge base and analytic framework to understand and negotiate the complexities of the geopolitical, economic, social, ethical and cultural contexts in which development takes place. Students are equipped with practical professional skills which may be applied to a diverse array of career options which relate to development. The Program will be of value to those who see themselves playing a role in understanding and promoting development, whether from a community, government, civil society, donor or other organisational role.
The program provides a knowledge base and analytic framework to understand and negotiate the complexities of the geopolitical, economic, social, ethical and cultural contexts in which development takes place. Students are equipped with practical professional skills which may be applied to a diverse array of career options which relate to development. The Program will be of value to those who see themselves playing a role in understanding and promoting development, whether from a community, government, civil society, donor or other organisational role.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The program is designed to address the continuing education needs of specialists in development as well as to provide a general orientation to social and community development for professionals wanting to enter the field.
Program Structure
The Master of Development Studies is offered full-time and part-time, with a minimum length of 1 full-time year. The elective projects may be completed off-shore. The program requires the completion of 48 units of credit in core and elective courses. Electives and further study provide opportunities to enrich the Program with a more extensive research component
Students may take one of the following Development program streams:
Students may take one of the following Development program streams:
Master of Development Studies in International Development (program 8939, plan code SOCWKS8939)
The overall goal of this program is to offer a graduate degree in development practice with an international focus. By the end of the program candidates can expect to have substantial knowledge and a range of skills related to the planning, delivery and management of programs relevant to international and local social and community development, aid work (policy and practice) and human rights. Students can combine core courses with electives covering areas of Development Management; Political Economy and International Relations; Human Rights and Politics; Indigenous peoples and Refugees; Global Health; and the Environment. Internships and special projects are also offered as elective courses. Additional research training and practice opportunities are available.
The Master of Development Studies in International Development (program 8939, plan code SOCWKS8939) comprises a total of 48 units of credit of core and elective courses. Students complete five core courses and three elective courses.
The Master of Development Studies in International Development (program 8939, plan code SOCWKS8939) comprises a total of 48 units of credit of core and elective courses. Students complete five core courses and three elective courses.
Core Courses
- COMD5000 NGOs and Development (6 UOC)
- SOCW7850 Issues & Policy in ISD (6 UOC) OR COMD5001 Internat. Development Policy (6 UOC)
- SOCW7851 Community Development (6 UOC)
- SOCW7852 Politics of International Aid (6 UOC)
- SOCW7855 Rights Based Project Des&Eval (6 UOC)
Elective Courses
- COMD5002 Development, Rights and Health (6 UOC)
- POLS5121 International Organisations (6 UOC)
- POLS5122 Intern. Political Economy (6 UOC)
- POLS5125 Politics of International Law (6 UOC)
- POLS5161 Developing Countries & IR (6 UOC)
- SLSP5001 Policy Analysis (6 UOC)
- SLSP5017 Policy and Advocacy (6 UOC)
- SOCF5107 Prof Prac Research Project (12 UOC)
- SOCW7856 Rights Based Project Mgmt (6 UOC)
- SOCW7857 Refugees and Forced Migration (6 UOC)
- SOCW7858 ISD Project (6 UOC) OR SOCW7885 Social Development Internship (6 UOC) OR COMD0506 Special Program (6 UOC)
- SOCW7881 International Protection Tools (6 UOC)
- SOCW7883 Int Advocacy: Dev & the UN (6 UOC)
Additional electives may be selected with the permission of the program coordinator.
Master of Development Studies in Refugees and Displacement (program 8939, plan code SOCWLS8939)
The overall goal of this program is to offer a graduate degree in development practice with a focus on refugees and other displaced persons. By the end of the program candidates can expect to have substantial knowledge and a range of skills related to the planning and delivery of programs relevant to international and local social and community development work with refugees and other displaced persons. Students can combine core courses with electives covering areas of Development Management; Political Economy and International Relations; Human Rights and Politics; Indigenous peoples; Global Health and the Environment. Internships and special projects are also offered as elective courses. Additional research training and practice opportunities are available.
The Master of Development Studies in Refugees and Displacement (program 8939, plan code SOCWLS8939) comprises a total of 48 units of credit of core and elective courses. Students complete five core courses and three elective courses.
The Master of Development Studies in Refugees and Displacement (program 8939, plan code SOCWLS8939) comprises a total of 48 units of credit of core and elective courses. Students complete five core courses and three elective courses.
Core Courses
- SOCW7850 Issues & Policy in ISD (6 UOC) OR COMD5001 Internat. Development Policy (6 UOC)
- SOCW7851 Community Development (6 UOC)
- SOCW7852 Politics of International Aid (6 UOC)
- SOCW7855 Rights Based Project Des&Eval (6 UOC)
- SOCW7857 Refugees and Forced Migration (6 UOC)
- SOCW7881 International Protection Tools (6 UOC)
Elective Courses
- COMD5000 NGOs and Development (6 UOC)
- COMD5002 Development, Rights and Health (6 UOC)
- SOCF5107 Prof Prac Research Project (12 UOC)
- SOCW7856 Rights Based Project Mgmt (6 UOC)
- SOCW7882 Refugee Project (6 UOC) OR SOCW7885 Social Development Internship (6 UOC)
- SOCW7883 Int Advocacy: Dev & the UN (6 UOC)
Additional electives may be selected with the permission of the program coordinator.
Academic Rules
Please refer to Program Structure for the Academic Requirements relating to this program.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Admission Requirements
A recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (65%). Minimum one year full-time (or equivalent) experience in a development related area. A curriculum vitae outlining relevant professional or volunteer experience must be submitted with the application.
Articulation
The Master of Development forms part of an approved sequence of articulated programs comprising the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters degree in the same area of specialisation. A postgraduate student enrolled in an articulated program may progress from Graduate Certificate to Graduate Diploma to Masters level with full credit for courses completed in earlier programs in the sequence.