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MDevCult - Master of Development Studies and Culture Change

2010 Degree Information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Course Type: Postgraduate
Degree Type: Master
Key Features:

The impacts of development and cultural change in a globalising world are significant and felt at every level from local communities, to national policies, through to international institutions. Macquarie's Development Studies program brings together core studies in Anthropology and Human Geography with a range of other specialist fields to offer postgraduate and undergraduate degrees that provide a distinctive and well-focused specialisation in Development Studies which highlights the field of Culture Change. This Master program offers students the opportunity to gain a high level of expertise in the field of Development Studies. Outstanding teachers in both Departments offer students specialist studies on the impact of development and cultural change in the context of key issues such as environment, health, human rights and international law, indigenous rights, displacement and forced resettlement, international relations, international communications and other relevant areas.
Suitable for:

Students with an undergraduate qualification in the social sciences (e.g. sociology, anthropology, human geography, politics) who are interested in careers dealing with development-related issues. Would also suit applicants who have already gained another postgraduate qualification but who want to expand their qualifications in the field of Development.
Career Opportunities:

Work in the field of international and community development, NGOs, international institutions (e.g. UN, World Bank), charities and government.

Requirements

Entry Requirements:

The basic admission qualification is the completion of a recognised Bachelor degree.
Work Experience:

No work experience required
UAC Code:

862737 - On-campus
Domestic Students: How to apply Fee Information
International Students: How to apply Fee Information
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic english only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration: 1 year
Course Commences:

Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July) 2009 - view the Academic Calendar
Study Options:

Full-time, Part-time
Mode of study:

On campus
Minimum Course Requirements:
  1. Minimum number of credit points: 32
  2. and completion of other specific requirements as set out in the Schedule of Postgraduate Programs
Enquiries: Contact us for further information

Programs of Study from Handbook

Development Studies - coursework