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Master of Global Development

at Griffith University · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

097102C

CRICOS provider code

00233E

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

2 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$77,000 total

Per year

A$38,500/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Master of Global Development at Griffith University is a two-year postgraduate degree based in Brisbane for those keen to understand and address complex international development challenges. Students learn about topics such as poverty reduction, social justice, project management, and policy analysis. The course considers economic, political, and environmental aspects of development work, drawing on case studies from across the globe with a focus on Australia's place in regional and international contexts.

This degree is structured in trimesters, with students completing core and elective units worth a set number of credit points. The course often includes a capstone project or research thesis, where students work independently or within a team to address real-world issues faced by development organisations. Work-integrated learning is integrated in many cases, with opportunities for professional placement or workplace-based projects.

Throughout the course, students gain practical skills in cross-cultural communication, project design and evaluation, critical thinking, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement—key abilities valued by employers in government, non-government, and international agencies. The degree suits those with a background or interest in international relations, community development, social policy, or environmental sustainability, and who want to extend their impact at local, regional or global levels.

International students at Griffith benefit from the university's links with Australian development agencies, NGOs, and multinational organisations. The degree is listed on the CRICOS register (097102C), and students are eligible for up to 48 hours per fortnight of work during study with a Student visa. Completion may support applications for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Always confirm detailed course content and professional opportunities on the official Griffith University page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Project Officer or Manager in international development agencies
Policy Analyst in government or NGOs
Program Coordinator for community or health development
Humanitarian Aid Worker
Sustainability Advisor with NGOs or consulting firms
Researcher in think tanks or academic institutions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Global Development at Griffith University?

It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$77,000 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Project Officer or Manager in international development agenciesPolicy Analyst in government or NGOsProgram Coordinator for community or health developmentHumanitarian Aid WorkerSustainability Advisor with NGOs or consulting firmsResearcher in think tanks or academic institutions

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