AUG Social Media
AUG Student Services logo
Menu
Western Sydney University logo

Humanitarian and Development Studies

Masters.
Western Sydney University

350

in world overall ranking*

46

in local overall ranking*
Apply

About the course

This specialised master’s degree prepares you to work in humanitarian relief and international development across government and non-government organisations. You’ll explore how humanitarian assistance connects with longer-term development, with attention to rehabilitation, health and the realities of complex crises. The course blends practical and theoretical learning and may include opportunities for international placement, with a mix of online and on-campus study. This is a Master coursework qualification in humanitarian and development practice.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting disaster response and development initiatives across NGOs, government agencies and international organisations. Career pathways may include humanitarian relief and assistance coordination, aid and development program roles, project management for community recovery, disaster relief work, and policy development in areas such as emergency management, development practice and rehabilitation. This is a Master coursework qualification for careers in humanitarian operations and development-focused organisations.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as intelligence analyst, parliamentarian, foreign affairs and trade officer, editor, journalist, policy analyst, and etc. in companies including Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, HoneyWell, Al-Jazeera, United Nations, SAGE Publications, and etc.

Living Costs in Parramatta**


living costs restaurant icon
Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
living costs house icon
Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,174 - 2,875
living costs house icon
Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,562 - 2,066
living costs transportation icon
Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 8 - 10
living costs utilities icon
Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***


*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2022)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

tick icon International:

A$14,744 per year

tick icon Local:

A$11,885 per year

Contact us for more details

Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

July, March

campus icon Campuses

Parramatta City

tick icon Course Code

1895

hotline icon Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

email icon Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - UNDERGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - POSTGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

50% of tuition fees

FIND OUT MORE

Related Courses