The Master of Education is an in-depth coursework program that allows students to create individual programs to suit their interests and thus shape their own educational pathways, with the option to include a project or research dissertation. The program is designed to meet the increasing demand for professional development for educators. Topics and research supervision are available in a range of areas.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

Some specialisations have additional requirements, such as a degree in a relevant field and/or relevant employment experience.

Masters degrees are 72-unit courses but credit of up to 36 units may be granted for an approved 4 year degree and relevant work experience. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or equivalent receive some credit when progressing to Education Masters program.

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The Master of Arts (International Development) is a program of 54 units of coursework (three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time) which forms part of the graduate program in International Development. It is designed for those who want to

acquire the knowledge and skills required to work effectively in the development industry and in developing country contexts; and
advance their capacity to understand and apply a vast array of information on the problems of development.
The Master of Arts (International Development) forms part of an approved sequence of articulated programs comprising the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master degree in the same area of specialisation. Students enrolled in an articulated program may progress to Masters level with full credit for courses completed in earlier programs in the sequence. They may also use these same degrees as early exit points provided they satisfy the requirements of these degrees.

Students who have work experience in a development studies related area and fulfil the academic entry requirements for progressive entry can complete the program in 36 units (two semesters or equivalent part time).

Students who have completed at least 18 units of the Master of Arts (International Development) including DVST9023 Development Practice, with a GPA average of 6 are eligible to transfer to the Master of International Development and complete the remaining units of the program.

Entry Requirements

Basic level entry, requiring the completion of 54 units of work, is available to applicants with a recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a specialisation in anthropology, development studies, economics, international relations, geography, gender studies, economics, politics or sociology. International applicants must additionally be able to demonstrate an IELTS Test score of 6 overall.

Progressive level entry, requiring the completion of 36 units of work, is available to:

applicants who have completed a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a specialisation in anthropology, development studies, economics, international relations, geography, gender studies, economics, politics or sociology, with a GPA of 5 or better, and a minimum one year full-time (or equivalent) work experience in a development studies related area;

applicants who have completed the 18-unit Flinders University Graduate Certificate in International Development, or the Graduate Certificate in Gender Mainstreaming Policy and Analysis. Credit may be granted, on application, for relevant work already completed in other approved programs that satisfy the requirements of a Level 8 qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

International applicants must additionally be able to demonstrate an IELTS Test score of 6.5 overall, with no sub-score lower than 6.

Advanced level entry, requiring the completion of 18 units of work, is available to applicants who have completed the 36-unit Flinders University Graduate Diploma in International Development. Credit may be granted, on application, for relevant work already completed in other approved programs that satisfy the requirements of a Level 8 qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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The Master of Health and International Development is a joint venture between the Centre for Development Studies and the Discipline of Public Health, School of Medicine, Flinders University. It has been designed to provide students with an understanding of comprehensive primary health care as it applies in the developing world in relation to an understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and empirical issues of international development.

This two year, 72 credit units course provides critical insights into the social, political and cultural processes and the institutional contexts that shape health and development issues, research, policy and practice. It aims to develop highly skilled specialists to better plan, develop, manage and evaluate and implement health initiatives and programs.

The course strives to offer maximum flexibility and most topics are offered both externally and internally. The course has five core topics including:

Development Problems, Policies and Programs,
Social Determinants of Health and Well Being,
Primary Health Care Practice in Developing Countries,
Public Health Practice Development, and
either Gender Analysis or Gender Mainstreaming.

It also offers a wide range of selection for elective topics.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification or the Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care in Developing Countries, the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in International Development, the Graduate Diploma in Primary Health Care or an approved equivalent.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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