International Aid and Development

This major explores the challenges and the changing approaches to international aid by government, multilateral organisations and non-government aid agencies.

You’ll focus on key issues such as poverty reduction, governance, capacity building, and participatory approaches. The major will equip you to be an effective development practitioner in international and cross-cultural settings. The emphasis will be on community-level engagement and tools and skills for project management and participatory development practice.

Get empowered with the skills, knowledge and access to resources you will need to make a lasting difference in your own community - or even the global community, like student Karis hopes to achieve through her studies. 

3 reasons to study International Aid and Development at Murdoch

1. Take on international aid and development volunteering projects which will count towards your academic credit.
2. Work with local and international organisations on real projects as part of our work integrated learning program.
3. You can expand your skill set and boost your career prospects by studying this major with minors in Asian Studies, Gender Studies or Sustainable Development.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals:

• Understand how international politics impacts aid and development
• Learn creative ways to work with community
• See international aid and development in practice

Career opportunities

With a major in International Aid and Development, you could work in a range of roles in Australia or overseas. Careers could include:

• Aid and Development Worker
• International Diplomacy
• Refugee and Migrant Support Worker
• Policy Analyst
• Program Officer

You might work in international agencies or organisations such as the United Nations, UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross, non-government organisations (NGOs) such as Oxfam, World Vision and CARE, government agencies such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, or pursue many other opportunities.

Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Arts.