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104 weeks
Blended (online and on campus learning)
Full Time / Part Time
Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
Duration
Full Time: 2 Years (Available Part Time)*
Intakes
Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)
Study Mode
Full Time / Part Time
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
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:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Management and Evaluation of Aid Programs
Core — 10 credit points
Introduction to Social Research
Core — 10 credit points
Development and Security
Core — 10 credit points
Political Economy of Development
Core — 10 credit points
International Disaster Management
Core — 10 credit points
Public Health in Complex Emergencies
Core — 10 credit points
Humanitarian and Development Agendas and Progress
Core — 10 credit points
Global Health, Migration and Development
Core — 10 credit points
Social Science Research Project
Alternate Subjects — 40 credit points
Social Science Training Placement
Alternate Subjects — 40 credit points
Translation from Theory and Research to Policy
Alternate Subjects - 2 Year Entry Pathway Only — 10 credit points
Developing Sustainable Places
Alternate Subjects - 2 Year Entry Pathway Only — 10 credit points
Key Concepts in Communication and Media Research
Alternate Subjects - 2 Year Entry Pathway Only — 10 credit points
Governance, Ethics and Social Entrepreneurship
Alternate Subjects - 2 Year Entry Pathway Only — 10 credit points
Digital Marketing
Alternate Subjects - 2 Year Entry Pathway Only — 10 credit points
Philosophy of History and Politics
Alternate Subjects - 2 Year Entry Pathway Only — 10 credit points
Debates in Global Interactions
Alternate Subjects - 2 Year Entry Pathway Only — 10 credit points
Economics
Alternate Subjects - 2 Year Entry Pathway Only — 10 credit points
Social Marketing
Alternate Subjects - 2 Year Entry Pathway Only — 10 credit points
Common 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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Step 03
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