About the course

Climate change. Poverty. Population growth. Gender equality. These are the most concerning topics of the 21st Century. The actions of humans have posed some of the most compelling and fraught challenges. Development Studies is an interdisciplinary field of teaching and research that takes 'development' as its central concern. It intends to study the improvement in people’s lives through the lens of human development.

　　Understanding the legacy of these challenges and solving these problems requires both knowledge of ecological and physical processes, and insight into the cultural, demographic, economic, geographical and political aspects of development and human-environment connections.

　　A postgraduate degree at Flinders in Sustainable Development will equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools to help create a sustainable future, with real impact by answering real questions, from real topics that need answers.

　　Sustainable development explores the development process across three sectors – society, economy, and the environment - in the context of both developed and developing countries. A core pillar of this degree is exploring the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, which is a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future. Developing a critical awareness and knowledge of the Goals and their applications are crucial for careers in public, private and non-governmental sector organisations that operate in in the field of development.

　　You’ll learn from industry, and leading academic staff, and graduate with a powerful mix of interdisciplinary skills to solve a range of problems. You’ll analyse and synthesise complex environmental, economic, social and political information to identify and plan appropriate development solutions and contribute to debates about human-environment relationships. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Fees: AU$17,950

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Bedford Park
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Bedford Park
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bedford Park

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Flinders University

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

　　IELTS - 6.0 (6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing). TOEFL IBT - 72 (18 Speaking, 18 Writing).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

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