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Overview

This international double master's program enables you to complete the requirements of the Monash Master of International Development Practice as well as a second degree with Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

You will study at Monash University in Australia and at the partner university. On successful completion of the academic program at Monash and the academic program at the partner university, students will be eligible to graduate with the degrees from both institutions, awarded separately.

Equitable and sustainable human development remains a pressing global concern. Complex socio-political, health, economic, cultural, humanitarian, and ecological challenges contribute to extreme poverty, reduced human development, fragile governance and environmental vulnerability affecting the well-being of millions of people worldwide. These complex, multidimensional challenges require adaptable professionals with the practical skills and analytical capacity to strategically and ethically address them at community, national and global levels. Our graduates can adapt rapidly to changing circumstances while understanding that at the core of development practice are enduring principles of social justice, equity, inclusion, and sustainability

The Master of International Development Practice offers a multi-disciplinary, applied approach to the theory and practice of sustainable human development. Delivered by specialists across the humanities and social sciences, medicine, business and economics, education and law Faculties, the program delivers rigorous research training alongside the critical and practical skills of project design and management and leadership skills.

You may choose to focus your electives in one of the following areas:

democracy, justice and governance
gender, peace and security
crisis, change management and leadership
sustainable resource management
sustainable economies
global migration

Graduate employment opportunities may include local and international non-government organisations, human rights advocacy, aid agencies, government, social enterprise, corporate social responsibility, the business sector, universities, community organisations, and international institutions such as the United Nations, World Bank and International Migration Organisation.

Course structure

Part A. Core master's study48 credit points

You must complete four principle study units, one capstone unit and one unit from the elective stream.

Principal study

30 credit points

You must complete the following units (24 credit points) and an additional principal study unit below (6 credit points).

Additional principal study unit

6 credit points

Monash students enrol in APG5240 (6 credit points). TISS students enrol in APG5129 (6 credit points).

APG5129EvaluationNo reviews yet6 cp
APG5240Humanitarian crisis management6 cp

Applied study

12 credit points

You must complete one of the following capstone units

Specialist study

6 credit points

You must complete one unit from the following elective streams.

Democracy, justice and governance

Gender, peace and security

Crisis, change management and leadership

Sustainable resource management

Sustainable economies

Global migration

Part B. Broadening expertise48 credit points

While at TISS, Monash students will be enrolled in the following Monash units below.

ASA5006Arts study abroad12 cp
ASA5007Arts study abroad12 cp
ASA5008Arts study abroad12 cp
ASA5009Arts study abroad12 cp

The handbook's description of this structure

The course is structured in two parts. Part A. Core master's study and Part B. Broadening expertise.

Part A. Core master's study

These studies will immerse you in international development practice at graduate level and draw on best practices within the broad realm of international development theory, practice and research to address questions ranging from the causes of inequality and disparity, evolving aid and development thought and practice, to the impact of politics, economics, culture, history and natural resources human development.

Part B. Broadening expertise

On transferring to the partner institution (Tata Institute of Social Sciences), students will complete studies equivalent to 48 credit points of units in the Monash Master of International Development Practice as per the requirements of the TISS course.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 96 points structured into two parts: Part A. Core master's study (48 points) and Part B. Broadening expertise (48 points).

Unless otherwise stated units are 6 points.

PART A: Core master's study (48 points)

You must complete parts a, b and c below.

a. Principal study

You must complete five units from the following units (30 points):

APG5073 Conflict, security and development
APG5367 Campaigns, advocacy and change
APG5628 Understanding development: Discourse, practise and power
APG5240 Humanitarian crisis management or APG5129 Evaluation
APG5045 Gender and development

Note: Monash students enrol in APG5240, TISS students enrol in APG5129

b. Applied study

You must complete one capstone unit from the following (12 points):

APG5044 Professional internship (12 points)
APG5856 Research project (12 points)
APG5969 Advanced simulation (12 points)

c. Specialist study

You must complete one unit from the following elective streams (6 points):

Democracy, justice and governance

APG5180 Strategic political leadership and communication
APG5354 Indigenous peoples and the state
LAW5304 Overview of international human rights law
MGF5911 Geopolitics and business globalisation

Gender, Peace and Security

APG5064 Gender, security and conflict
APG5078 Gender-based policy and planning
APG5075 Using data to understand family violence
APG5153 Gender and family violence
APG5367 Campaigns, advocacy and change
LAW5359 International human rights law and women
LAW5439 Sexual and gender minorities and human rights
MGF5630 Principles of negotiation

Crisis, change management and leadership

APG5381 Crisis communication and issues management
APG5367 Campaigns, advocacy and change
APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environment
APG5619 Community resilience and disaster risk reduction
APG5805 Project planning and management in international development
ENS5510 Innovation to influence change
MPH5252 Global health care delivery: Principles and challenges
MPH5042 Climate change and public health
MGF5670 Leadership
MGF5630 Principles of negotiation
LAW5454 Climate change and displacement
APG5158 Pandemics and social justice

Sustainable resource management

APG5067 Sustainable cultural development
APG5229 Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world
APG5609 Sustainable tourism development and planning
APG5627 Power, politics and development in a changing environment
APG4554 Resource evaluation and management
FSC5070 Future food supply and security
LAW5314 International environment law
OPM5901 Managing the project context

Sustainable economies

APG5390 Contemporary tourism and development in emerging economies
APG5229 Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world
APG5324 International political economy
APG5067 Sustainable cultural development
MGF5730 International trade policy
LAW5424 Human trafficking, modern slavery and the law
BEX5060 Challenges in global agribusiness
OPM5901 Managing the project context
MGF5691 Global sustainable operations and supply chain management

Global migration

APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments
APG5470 Managing multicultural teams
MGF5130 Managing diversity and inclusion
LAW5330 International refugee law and practice
MGF5940 Intercultural communication and negotiation

Part B: Broadening expertise (48 points)

While at TISS, Monash students will be enrolled in the following Monash units (48 points):

ASA5006 Arts Study Abroad (12 points)
ASA5007 Arts Study Abroad (12 points)
ASA5008 Arts Study Abroad (12 points)
ASA5009 Arts Study Abroad (12 points)

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Students in the double degree course achieve the Course Learning Outcomes of the two partner courses.

1
critically analyse the political, economic, cultural and environmental challenges contributing to human inequalities
2
apply theoretical learning and best practice within the broad professional and practical context of international development practice, policy, governance and research
3
explain and evaluate complex sustainable development challenges and debates across diverse cultural and geo-political contexts
4
critically appraise the range of organisations and institutions involved in international development, their working culture and funding processes
5
employ ethics research methodology to plan and conduct an independent research project
6
communicate research findings effectively and perceptively in a range of formats to a variety of audiences

Entry requirements

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or TOEFL Paper-based test: 550 with a TWE of 4.5; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

More information

Notes for students

Students who cannot meet the requirements of this double degree course can transfer to the Master of International Development Practice.

Other information

This international double master's program enables you to complete the requirements of the Monash Master of International Development Practice as well as a second degree with Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

You will study at Monash University in Australia and at the partner university. On successful completion of the academic program at Monash and the academic program at the partner university, students will be eligible to graduate with the degrees from both institutions, awarded separately.

Equitable and sustainable human development remains a pressing global concern. Complex socio-political, health, economic, cultural, humanitarian, and ecological challenges contribute to extreme poverty, reduced human development, fragile governance and environmental vulnerability affecting the well-being of millions of people worldwide. These complex, multidimensional challenges require adaptable professionals with the practical skills and analytical capacity to strategically and ethically address them at community, national and global levels. Our graduates can adapt rapidly to changing circumstances while understanding that at the core of development practice are enduring principles of social justice, equity, inclusion, and sustainability

The Master of International Development Practice offers a multi-disciplinary, applied approach to the theory and practice of sustainable human development. Delivered by specialists across the humanities and social sciences, medicine, business and economics, education and law Faculties, the program delivers rigorous research training alongside the critical and practical skills of project design and management and leadership skills.

You may choose to focus your electives in one of the following areas:

democracy, justice and governance
gender, peace and security
crisis, change management and leadership
sustainable resource management
sustainable economies
global migration

Graduate employment opportunities may include local and international non-government organisations, human rights advocacy, aid agencies, government, social enterprise, corporate social responsibility, the business sector, universities, community organisations, and international institutions such as the United Nations, World Bank and International Migration Organisation.

Common questions

How long is Master of International Development Practice (Double Masters with Tata Institute of Social Sciences)?

2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Master of International Development Practice (Double Masters with Tata Institute of Social Sciences)?

At Clayton and Caulfield.

How do I plan my Master of International Development Practice (Double Masters with Tata Institute of Social Sciences) units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Master's Degree (Coursework)
AQF level: Level 9
Credit points: 96
Full time: 2 Years
Maximum time: 6 years

Faculty: Faculty of Arts
CRICOS code: 111517C
Abbreviation: MIDP(DoubleTISS)
Award titles: Master of International Development Practice (Monash)Master of Arts (International Development Practice) (TISS)
Handbook years: 202320242025 2026 2027