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Full Time: 2 Years (Available Part Time)*. Note: This program has 1.0 year, 1.5 year and 2.0 year options.
Blended (online and on campus learning)
Full time / Part time
20 July 2026 | 01 March 2027 | 19 July 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
Yes, the Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies is described as the only degree of its kind in Australia, responding to the need for qualified workers in disaster relief and development.
The program has 1.0 year, 1.5 year and 2.0 year options, with the standard full-time duration being 2 years. It is also available part time.
The program is delivered at the Parramatta City campus (UAC 950800), with a mix of online and on campus learning.
Yes, with the Master degree you'll gain a truly global point of view with an international placement with one of Western Sydney University's education partners.
The next available start dates are 20 July 2026 (Spring 2026), 01 March 2027 (Autumn 2027), and 19 July 2027 (Spring 2027).
Application
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Step 02
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