Future Students

Why Study Development Practice at UQ

There are a number of reasons why Development Practice at UQ is for you -

• The program is taught by academics and practitioners who are leaders in their fields, who maintain strong links across the development sector and engage in a range of professional consultancies.

• Be exposed to cutting edge research and approaches to development by investigating the challenges and opportunities of development, including the relationship between development, inequality and governance.

• Take advantage of the thoughtfully designed multi-disciplinary program combining development insights from environmental and urban planning and management, sociology and anthropology, community development and international politics of development.

• Keep in-touch with current issues and expert advice.  Our External Reference Panel comprising of leaders across the development sector and academia ensures our programs stay in touch and engaged with government, industry and civil society. 

• Be prepared and professional. We understand the importance of practical skills, job preparedness and community links to our students and assist to identify a rage of opportunities including internships, workshops and career options.

To hear from our current students about their experiences studing Development Practce at UQ click here. To read about some of our graduates, click here.

Program brochures

Download our program brochure here. You can also download information about the program in Vietnamese or Indonesian - with more translations to appear here. 

What can I study?

Our flexible program offers you the following options to suit your study plans: 

Graduate Certificate in Development Practice (Duration: 1 semester)

Graduate Diploma in Development Practice (1 year)

Master of Development Practice (1.5 years)

Master of Development Practice (Advanced) (2 years)

You are given the opportunity to articulate to the next level by completing one program of study.

While the program is designed to offer a multidiciplinary understanding of development, a component of the program offers students an opportunity to specialise in one of the four fields of study or to combine elements of each:

What job can I get?

Students graduating from this program have opportunities for employment in organisations such as, international development institutions (for example, AusAID or USAID); foreign policy sections of national governments; multilateral development agencies, regional development banks (ADB) and United Nations agencies; planning and management within local government; and NGOs working at local and international levels.

For more details about career opportunities please go to the internships and opportunities section of our website. 

To view our graduate profiles click here.

How do I apply?

So you have deceided that Development Practice is for you! The next step you need to take is to apply to the University of Queensland - please follow the links below.

International Postgraduate Students

Domestic Postgraduate Students

Why Study at UQ?

The University of Queensland is located in the beautiful and livable city of Brisbane. When you come to The University of Queensland your learning experience will be enriched by first class services and facilities and exciting research and international study opportunities.

Find out more about why UQ is a great place to study.

Can I get a scholarship or financial assistance?

A range of scholarships, and financial assistance is available to UQ students. International financial aid may also be available for international students.

If your family and friends are helping with your decision to study in Australia, you can visit the UQ International website to download information about UQ in a range of languages to share with them.

Contact details

Should you require more information about any aspect of the Development Practice program please email development-practice@uq.edu.au or find our contact details here.

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