Please refer to: MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE (#32)

The Master of Development Practice(Adv) is no longer available.

Duration

2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2015

Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2015)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

32

Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Development Practice(Adv).

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

To enrol, a student must:
i. hold a bachelor degree in a related field; or
ii. have completed the Graduate Diploma in Development Practice.

AQF level

AQF level 9

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Email: hass@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 1333

Web:

Duration

2 Years full-time

Commencing 2015

Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2015)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

32

Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Development Practice(Adv).

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

To enrol, a student must:
i. hold a bachelor degree in a related field; or
ii. have completed the Graduate Diploma in Development Practice.

CRICOS Code: 053342F

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

view the English proficiency policy.

AQF level

AQF level 9

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Master of Development Practice(Adv)?

This program provides the opportunities to build upon study learnt in the Master of Development Practice.

What you can study

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Development Practice(Adv).

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

To enrol, a student must:
i. hold a bachelor degree in a related field; or
ii. have completed the Graduate Diploma in Development Practice.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

To enrol, a student must:
i. hold a bachelor degree in a related field; or
ii. have completed the Graduate Diploma in Development Practice.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 053342F

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International Admissions Office.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

What you can do with a Master of Development Practice(Adv)

Careers

International organisations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Food Program and various government departments and non-government organisations are interested in graduates with qualifications in this field.

Program rules for the Master of Development Practice(Adv)

To complete the Master of Development Practice(Adv)

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Development Practice(Adv), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

#32 from the MDP list comprising

  • #8 from Part A
  • #8 from Part B (Students wishing to complete a field must take #8 from the chosen specialisation)
  • #8 from Part C and
  • #8 from a combination of courses from Part D and/or Part B
Students are expected to have a minimum GPA of 5 for entry into the Advanced thesis course. If the grade point average is not met students will be required to graduate with the Master of Development Practice.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: