150 Point Master of Development Studies (CWT)

The coursework masters provides specialist training for professional qualification purposes, usually to graduates working in the fields of development and environment, development and gender, development and urbanisation, and health policy and development, but may also be taken for general interest. This course does not necessarily lead to higher degree study, however high achieving students who complete the thesis option may qualify for entry to a masters by research or PhD.

Students who complete the Master of Development Studies (CWT) should:

• understand current practice and thinking about development;
• comprehend the relations between development and environmental conditions, gender and urbanisation and culture;
• know and be able to use some of the techniques employed in development planning.

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time

The Master of Development Studies (CWT) 150 point program requires:

Coursework Only Option

• compulsory subjects (75 points)
• elective subjects (75 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option

• compulsory subjects (75 points)
• minor Thesis (50 point)
• electives subjects (25 points)

Please note: the minor thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (25 points). Students must complete one capstone option -

Capstone Stream 1: Co-requisites: DEVT90002 Internship in Development (12.5 points) and DEVT90001 Project Management & Design (12.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to acquire practical skills in development practice and project management and apply this knowledge to solve problems that arise in a professional context and develop an integrated understanding of knowledge and practice.

Capstone Stream 2: DEVT90011 Minor Thesis - Development Studies (50 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a specific development research question.

Capstone Stream 3: DEVT90041 Research Methods for Development (12.5 points) and DEVT90048 Workshop in Research for Development (12.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to develop research skills and apply those skills in a workshop setting.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Compulsory Subjects - Coursework Only Option

Compulsory subjects (75 points)

Compulsory Subjects - Minor Thesis Option

Compulsory subjects (75 points)

Minor Thesis Subject

Minor Thesis Option

• DEVT90011 Minor Thesis (50 point)

Please note: the minor thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters.

Elective Subjects

Coursework Only Option

• elective subjects (75 points)

or
Minor Thesis Option

• electives subjects (25 points)