Master of Arts [M.A] (Development Studies)
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #56 out of 1001 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$30,349 /Yr
A$45,984 /Yr
Important Alert
- July 2026 intake Application Deadline - Feb 28, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $30349 (AUD 45984) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $8923 (AUD 13520) |
| Food Cost | $4805 (AUD 7280) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $30349 (AUD 45984) |
| 2021 | $16903 (AUD 25611) |
Important Dates
The application deadline for Semester 1 is 30 November.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| March 2026 intake Application Deadline | |
| July 2026 intake Application Deadline | Feb 28, 2026 |
The Master of Development Studies provides specialist training in the fields of development and environment, development and gender, development and urbanisation, and health policy and development. Refine the transferable skills in critical analysis, communication, cross-cultural understanding, research methods, project design, project management and teamwork.
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Arts 48 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #2 out of 29 in Australia 2025)
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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Student Bursaries | $1,000 - $10,000 | Have an academic status of Good Standing |
| Rao Family Bursary | $1,000 - $3,000 | Be enrolled at the University of Melbourne |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 89,100/Yr$135,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Melbourne Asian Development Bank- Japan Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| MSD International Scholarships 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarships 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 660/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,310/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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| Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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| USD 29,700 /Yr AUD 45,000 /Yr |
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July 2026 intake Application Deadline (28th Feb 2026) | USD 34,975 /Yr AUD 52,992 /Yr |
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