Graduate Coursework

Master of Development Studies

Course code: 097AB

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Duration

2 years full time / 4 years part time

1 or 1.5 years full time (or part time equivalent) with relevant prior qualifications

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Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake

March, July

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Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

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Entry schemes

Access Melbourne is available

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Duration

2 years full time

1 or 1.5 years full time with relevant prior qualifications

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Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake

March, July

Key dates

Fees

AUD $48,992 (2026 indicative first year fee)

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English language requirements

IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0

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CRICOS code
031145D
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How to apply

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Domestic student

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

international

International student

You are considered an international student if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand.

Key application dates

UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES

30 November 2026
Start year 2027 (Feb) – Commonwealth Supported Place & Graduate Access Melbourne applications due
12 February 2027
Start year 2027 (Feb) – Australian full fee applications due
31 May 2027
Mid-year 2027 (July) – Commonwealth Supported Place & Graduate Access Melbourne applications due
12 July 2027
Mid-Year 2027 (July) – Australian full fee applications due

During your online application, you will be asked to nominate your preferred entry point. Admission to the200 (2-year), 150 (1.5-year) or 100 (1-year) point program will be based on course entry requirements.

We will always assess your application for the shortest program that you qualify for based on the information you provide about work experience and prior study.

If you nominate entry to a longer duration program, but we assess you as eligible for a shorter duration program, then your course offer will include both options.

There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for this course. To ensure you are considered for a CSP, submit your complete application prior to the application deadline.

Key application dates

UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES

30 November 2026
Start year 2027 (February intake) applications close
31 May 2027
Mid-Year 2027 (July intake) - applications close

During your online application, you will be asked to nominate your preferred entry point. Admission to the 200 (2-year), 150 (1.5-year) or 100 (1-year) point program will be based on course entry requirements.

We will always assess your application for the shortest program that you qualify for based on the information you provide about work experience and prior study.

If you nominate entry to a longer duration program, but we assess you as eligible for a shorter duration program, then your course offer will include both options.

You are strongly encouraged to submit your application with enough time to complete the student visa approval process. Application processing times can vary greatly depending on time of year, volume of applications, and which home country you're coming from. We recommend looking at the Department of Home Affairs website for indicative processing times. It is updated regularly.

How to apply

1. Review entry requirements and eligibility

2. Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

3. Submit your application

Additional application considerations:

Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.

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How to apply

1. Review entry requirements and eligibility

2. Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

3. Submit your application

*Students who have completed their previous qualifications in certain countries cannot apply directly and must use an education agent (or overseas representative).

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After you apply

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.

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