Master of Global Development
Join a new generation of ethical global citizens and change-makers. Become equipped with the skills and expertise to address pressing global challenges such as poverty alleviation, social justice, inequality, climate change, economic growth and sustainable resource management. Through a multi-faceted approach to learning, you will develop the technical skills to take on high-level roles in civil society organisations, government agencies, and the private sector. It will enable you to acquire complex theoretical knowledge in development that is informed by multidisciplinary perspectives. Access opportunities to undertake an individual research project and domestic or international learning internships that will expand your professional network.
Participate in projects that respond to global and community priorities including partnerships aimed at creating a brighter future for life in the tropics. JCU’s position in tropical Australia, and our relative proximity to remote communities, provides a unique platform for engaging with pressing global development issues, such as extractive industries and infrastructure expansion, as well as indigenous futures.
Campus Information
Cairns
JCU Cairns houses teaching and research facilities, the JCU library, caf茅s, bars, fitness and sporting facilities and a wealth of student clubs and societies.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Experience gained through life and work may make you eligible to start studying a JCU degree.
Employment is assessed on the level of skill required for the job and your length of service. A minimum of six months full-time equivalent paid employment is required. This can be with one employer or more. Your employment does not need to be relate to the course you are applying for. Be sure to include details of your employment in your application
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: 098478G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
68240 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A