Program Overview
The Development Practice at University of Queensland is a MDevPract programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Development Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 27,296 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Development Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Communication for Social Change
- Communication and Social Movements
- Participatory Development Communication
- Community Media and ICTs in Development and Social Change
- Communication for Social Change Practicum
- Participatory Media Production
- Development Planning in Developing Countries: Theory & Practice
- Politics of Development
- Introduction to Development: Theories and Practice
- Community Development Practice in International Contexts
- Environmental Anthropology
- Methods in Gender Planning
- Applied Anthropology: Native Title and Indigenous Peoples
- Qualitative Research Practice
- Social Impact Assessment
- Social Planning for Development
- Evaluating Social Programs
- Survey Methods
- Community Development Method & Analysis
- Frameworking for Community Development Practice
- Training Frameworks for Community Development Practice
- Community Planning, Engagement and Governance
- Community Economic Development: Local and International
- Globalisation, International Political Economy and Development
- Development Administration
- Crisis Governance and Development
- Principles for Deep-Seated Conflict Resolution
- Peacebuilding
- Gender in International Politics and Development
- Culture, Conflict and Reconciliation
- Independent Study
- Research Methods
- Independent Study
- Qualitative Research Practice
- Advanced Issues in Qualitative Inquiry
- Introducing Quantitative Research
- Development Practice Thesis
- Communication for Social Change
- Communication and Social Movements
- Participatory Development Communication
- Community Media and ICTs in Development and Social Change
- Globalisation and Economic Development
- Foundations of Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Consumption and Production
- Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning
- Environment & Community
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Project Management for Regional Development
- Rural Community Development
- Nutrition & Health
- Transport & Infrastructure Planning
- Sustainable Communities
- Strategic Metropolitan Planning
- Principles of Project Management
- Independent Study
- Ethics and Human Rights
- Applied Fieldwork Experience (International Studies)
- Resolving Deep-Seated Conflict
- Understanding Social Policy
- Doing Social Policy
- Global Social Policy
- Independent Study
- Advanced Issues in Qualitative Inquiry
- Introducing Quantitative Research
- Program Development and Management for the Human Services
- Advanced Practicum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
At UQ we\xc2\x92re dedicated to providing quality higher education to students of outstanding achievement and potential from a variety of educational backgrounds.
Our entry requirements for postgraduate coursework study reflect this, with all applicants needing to meet the same equivalent criteria to be considered for admission. This may include:
- an acceptable academic qualification and/or relevant professional experience
- English language proficiency requirements
- compliance with any other special entry requirements for your chosen program.
An acceptable academic qualification may need to be in the same discipline as your chosen UQ program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 27,296 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 27,296 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Queensland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Muttaburra, Australia
University of Queensland is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months