Master Of International Development

If you're passionate about supporting our world's most vulnerable communities, La Trobe's Master of International Development will give you strong foundations to advance your career in the humanitarian and development sector. Build a meaningful career and learn how to create sustainable, positive change in areas where we need it most. You'll learn from experienced experts as you choose from a wide range of specialisations and specially curated electives, allowing you to pursue your passion. You'll learn how to build strong relationships in the development sector and have the opportunity to undertake an internship or placement with a local or international development organisation, helping you to further build your skills and networks. You'll learn: How to design and deliver development projects Understand how to work in partnership with local communities, and learn how to create projects that address inequality. Policy and practice frameworks Develop the knowledge and skills you need to successfully operate in the development sector. How to drive social change From grassroots activism to governmental policy, you'll learn how to engage with individuals, communities and organisations to create positive change. Development sector best practice Become familiar with the tools and techniques commonly found in development practice, including logframes, project proposals and 'theory of change' documents. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree. Career outcomes After graduation, you could work across a wide range of organisations, including multilateral development organisations, government and intergovernmental agencies, media organisations and not-for-profits, community-based and non-government organisations, and research or training institutions. Possible roles include: Project manager Lead development and humanitarian projects. Work closely with communities as you address economic and social inequalities. Humanitarian delegate Represent marginalised and disaster affected communities. Work with leading organisations and governments to create sustainable solutions and human-centred policies. Policy analyst Analyse, prepare and assess the performance of development and humanitarian policies. Humanitarian/emergency relief officer Work closely with communities on humanitarian and emergency-relief efforts. Campaign or advocacy manager Help amplify the voices of marginalised communities. Deliver public awareness campaigns and lobby stakeholders, including governments and peak bodies. Accreditation, registration and/or membership details for this course may be found on the La Trobe University website.