Graduate Diploma in International Development

If you see yourself enriching the lives of people around the globe, then the interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in International Development will give you an insightful understanding of the ways in which theories of development connect with development politics and practices.You will study a range of compelling topics, including gender issues, poverty, conflict, HIV and agro-forestry, and will undertake your own individual development project.

Your core skills will be strengthened for a career in the public development sector or in multinational organisations across Australia and abroad.You will have extensive opportunities to undertake real-world assessments, study live case studies, and explore industry-linked research projects.

The course is intrinsically connected to the international development sector, with regular involvement from organisations such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Care Australia, UNESCO, United Nations Development Programme and international embassies based in Canberra.Successful completion of this course can lead you to admission for the Master of International Development.

Graduate Diploma in International Development (24 credit points) Required Units - Must pass 24 credit points as follows

• 8762 - Rural Development and Agro-forestry PG - 3 cp, Level P 8763 - Conflicts, Humanitarian Intervention and Reconstruction G - 3 cp, Level G 8766 - Gender and Development G - 3 cp, Level G 8767 - History and Politics of the Theories of Development G - 3 cp, Level G 8768 - Micro-credit and Risk Management in Development PG - 3 cp, Level P 8769 - Monitoring and Evaluating International Development Project PG - 3 cp, Level P 8770 - Planning and Designing International Development Projects PG - 3 cp, Level P 8771 - Poverty, HIV/AIDS and Development PG - 3 cp, Level P

Admission Requirements

Postgraduate: applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.