200pt Program

200 Point Program

Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• four core subjects (50 points)

Coursework Only Option:

• elective subjects (125 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• DEVT90041 Research Methods for Development (12.5 points)
• minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (total 50 points)
• elective subjects (62.5 points)

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (25 points). Students must complete one capstone option:

Capstone Stream 1: DEVT90060 Internship in Development (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to acquire practical skills in development practice and apply this knowledge to solve problems that arise in a professional context and develop an integrated understanding of knowledge and practice.

Capstone Stream 2: DEVT90054 Development Studies Thesis Part 1 and DEVT90055 Development Studies Thesis Part 2 (total 50 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a specific development research question.

Capstone Stream 3: DEVT90001 Project Management & Design (12.5 points) and DEVT90035 Monitoring and Evaluation in Development (12.5 point)
Purpose: An opportunity to acquire practical skills in project management and monitoring and evaluation and apply this knowledge to solve problems that arise in a professional context and develop an integrated understanding of knowledge and practice.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.