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Master of Humanitarianism and Development

Masters.
Deakin University

250

in world overall ranking*

13

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Build advanced capability to address global crises through humanitarian response and longer-term international and community development. You’ll examine causes and impacts of issues such as climate change, poverty and forced migration, and learn community-led approaches to resilience and social justice. The course is industry-informed and offers flexible study online or on campus, with options to specialise in streams aligned to your goals in the humanitarian and development sector.

Career outcome

Prepare for roles across humanitarian assistance, disaster and crisis response, and international and community development in government, NGOs and multilateral agencies. Graduates can apply skills in project management, monitoring and evaluation, research and data-informed decision-making, advocacy and policy analysis, and cross-cultural communication. The degree supports careers focused on community resilience, social justice initiatives and development programming in the humanitarian and development field.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$38,200 per year

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Information

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1.5 years

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Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3

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Online
Burwood (Melbourne)

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A756

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconDEAKIN INTERANTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconDEAKIN ALUMNI POSTGRADUATE BURSARY

15% of reduction per unit

tick iconDEAKIN WARRNAMBOOL RESIDENTIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of accommodation fees

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