Programme details

Master of Development Studies – MDevStud

Build upon your Bachelor's degree and enhance your expertise through advanced study focused on development. Delve deeply into theoretical frameworks, practical methodologies, and innovative approaches that drive professional growth and specialization in y

Course description

Enhance your expertise and contribute meaningfully to development practices globally. Explore theories and practices concerning inequalities in world development, analyzing significant disparities in living standards worldwide and exploring potential solutions.

Examine the intricate relationships between individuals, institutions, and societies across developed and developing nations. Evaluate how these relationships influence social, political, economic, and environmental transformations. By studying these dynamics, you’ll gain insights into addressing global disparities and fostering sustainable development on a global scale.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

The Master of Development Studies equips graduates with critical analytical skills, policy expertise, and a deep understanding of global development issues, preparing them for impactful careers in tackling global challenges and promoting sustainable development worldwide. Career opportunities may vary depending on specialization, geographic location, and specific interests within the field of development studies.

-Development Consultant
-Policy Analyst
-Humanitarian Program Manager
-Researcher in Development Studies
-Project Manager (Development Projects)
-International Development Officer
-Community Development Specialist
-Advocacy and Policy Officer
-Program Evaluator
-Sustainability Specialist
-Gender and Development Specialist
-Human Rights Officer

Entry requirements

-A bachelor’s degree
-To be accepted by the Director of the Postgraduate Programme in Development Studies as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

EL requirement (any one of the following)
– IELTS (Academic): Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.0
– TOEFL (Internet-based test): Minimum score of 90, with at least 20 in writing
– Pearson Test of English: Minimum score of 58, with a ‘Communicative’ score of no less than 50
– EAP: Minimum final scores of 4, 4, 5, 5
– Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169
– New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)
– NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3, with no skill lower than Level 2