Development Studies Postgraduate programs
Coursework programs
SSEE offers access to undergraduate Development Studies subjects via the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Development Studies), the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Development Studies) and the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Development Studies). These programs aim to provide a general understanding of key concepts and issues in Development Studies.
Development Studies can be combined with Anthropology via the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Anthropology and Development) and the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Anthropology and Development).
One or two Development Studies subjects can also be taken via the University's Community Access Program (CAP).
Graduates from other institutions who have majored in Development Studies or a cognate discipline are eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Development Studies) which is equivalent to the Honours program and provides a pathway to higher degree research for students who have not completed a four year BA (Honours) with a research component in Development Studies.
The Master of Development Studies by Coursework and Minor Thesis is available to Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies' graduates as a one-year coursework only program. The Master of Development Studies is also available as a two year (200 credit point) or a one and a half year (150 credit point) program.
The Faculty of Arts administers entrance to the coursework programs. For more information, please visit Faculty of Arts Future Students website.
Official descriptions of the coursework programs are listed in the University Postgraduate Catalogue:
Graduate Certificate in Arts (Development Studies)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Development Studies)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Anthropology and Development)
Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Development Studies)
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Development Studies)
Master of Development Studies (Coursework and Minor Thesis or Coursework only)
Master of Development Studies (Gender and Development)
Research only degrees
The Faculty of Arts administers the Master of Arts in Development Studies (thesis only). The Master of Arts degree is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. Students produce a 30,000-word thesis dealing with an area of Development Studies and demonstrating the ability to present a coherent hypothesis on an issue in Development Studies, supported by research and analysis.
The School of Graduate Studies administers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program. This is the major research degree offered by the University of Melbourne and requires the completion of a thesis of about 80,000 words.
For research-only degrees, initial contact with the course coordinator of Development Studies is strongly advised.
Please consult the following websites for information about the research degrees and how to apply:
Faculty of Arts (Master of Arts information)
Faculty of Arts (PhD information)
School of Graduate Studies (PhD information)
University of Melbourne Postgraduate Studies Catalogue - Master of Arts (Development Studies)