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INTDVENV03 International development and environment

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International development and environment (INTDVENV03) is a specialisation worth 48 credit points, listing 12 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 1 course: Master of Environment and Sustainability.

Credit points
48
Units
12
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
1 course

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

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Overview

This specialisation will introduce you to comparative perspectives on the theory and practice of international development, and frameworks for understanding the environmental impacts of development and for working towards sustainability. You will gain rigorous theoretical and practical training in analysis of international development practices and programs. The specialisation recognises that international development is a dynamic and changing sector, and will equip you with knowledge and skills to work in the sustainability and community development sector in Australia and internationally.

Availability
International development and environment is listed in S6002 Master of Environment and Sustainability at Clayton as a postgraduate specialisation.

Structure

Part B. Specialisation preparatory studies24 credit points

Core units

12 credit points
You must complete 12 credit points from the following units

International development and environment electives

12 credit points
You must complete two units (12 credit points) from the following OR any Part C. Specialist unit from any specialisation in S6002 Master of Environment and Sustainability OR with permission from your Specialisation Coordinator, you may take any Level 5 unit at Monash relevant to your studies. You must consult with the unit coordinator to ensure you have the cognate knowledge to undertake the unit.
Part C. Specialist studies24 credit points
You must complete the following three units (18 credit points) AND one Level 5 unit (6 credit points) from the list of International development and environment electives OR any Part C. Specialist studies unit from any specialisation in S6002 Master of Environment and Sustainability OR with permission from your Specialisation Coordinator, you may take any Level 5 unit at Monash relevant to your studies. You must consult with the unit coordinator to ensure you have the cognate knowledge to undertake the unit.

Courses that offer it

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:
  1. 1

    demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of the theory and practice of international development, and frameworks for understanding the environmental impacts of development

  2. 2

    apply expert skills and specialised knowledge to analyse the causes of poverty, disadvantage and environmental change, and plan and implement international development projects and programs

Common questions

Which courses offer International development and environment?

1 course in 2025: Master of Environment and Sustainability.

What units are in International development and environment?

It lists 12 units, including APG4248, APG5084, APG5129, APG5229, APG5428, APG5554, APG5628 and APG5805. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Specialisation details

Type
Specialisation
Study level
Postgraduate
Credit points
48
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Social Sciences
Handbook years
202120222023202420252026