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Master of Global Development in Politics and Planning
Griffith University - Nathan Campus, Australia
AUD 36500
Annual Tuition Fee
AUD 50 Waived
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
In an era where change is the only constant, the Master of Global Development will give you a deep understanding of policy, politics, people and power in a range of development contexts. If you are looking to develop your thought leadership skills and identify new, creative solutions that will help to improve the world around you, then the Master of Global Development is the right fit for you.
This degree was developed to fundamentally align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, created to address the world's most pressing challenges - including ending poverty and bringing economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and peace and good governance. During your study, you will examine the dynamics of global issues and have the opportunity to take credentialed Majors tailored to the varying backgrounds and career goals of current and future professionals.
As part of your degree, you will work with experts from across the university, including in our research centres, and you will be connected with the international development community. This means you can feel confident you will graduate with the critical perspective, strategic knowledge and contacts necessary to work towards agile solutions to these big issues - and make a positive difference.
Additional Information
Program Level Master's Degree
College/University Processing Time 14 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR)
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
36500
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
AUD 50 Waived
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships
We are delighted to be offering 10% credit on your first trimester's tuition fees if you are commencing in Trimester 2, 2025, and accept your offer and make payment within 14 days. This award applies to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply).
Award value | 10% of tuition fees |
Duration | Valid for your first trimester of study |
Level of study | Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply) |
Start | Eligible students commencing study in Trimester 2, 2025 |
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
- Be a full-time student starting in Trimester 2, 2025.
- Accept your offer to study at Griffith and make payment within 14 days of receiving your Letter of Offer. The acceptance date for this award will be outlined in your Letter of Offer.
- Be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. See the Terms and Conditions below for excluded programs and cohorts.
Terms and Conditions
- Griffith University academic and English language entry requirements apply, including results of previous study and English language proficiency.
- The award covers 10% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees for the first trimester of study only, for students commencing in Trimester 2, 2025.
- Students must accept their Letter of Offer and pay their total deposit fee by the award acceptance date specified in official University communication. This award will be granted as a non-refundable credit on the student account. Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the award amount is non-refundable.
- Students who defer commencement to an intake after Trimester 2, 2025 are not eligible to receive the award.
- If eligible, the Early Acceptance Award will apply in addition to other Griffith International student scholarships.
- Students must be International Fee Paying to qualify for the award.
- Excludes students enrolling in Higher Degree Research, non-award, Study Abroad Program, Masters Qualifying Program, Dental (1577, 1613, 1638, 1574, 1580, 2126, 5702, 5703, 5699), Psychology (5070, 5747, 5753), Medical (1280, 5099), Nursing and Midwifery (1162, 1354), Master of Speech Pathology (5567), Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (1604), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1662), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (1590), English language programs at the Griffith English Language Institute, programs delivered wholly online, programs only offered part time, programs delivered onshore or offshore in collaboration with a partner organisation.
- Students must not be Australia Award/Australian Government scholarship recipients, foreign government scholarship recipients or on a pathway package with Griffith University.
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