Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Assistance

Deakin University

About

Good humanitarian action is intended to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain human dignity before during and after disasters and conflict.

This is informed by principles of Humanity;

Impartiality;

Neutrality and Independence.

Structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Assistance, a student must successfully complete 4 credit points of study comprising:

  • 2 credit points of core units
  • Any 2 credit points from course electives list A
  • Academic Integrity AAI018
  • Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Entry information

Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library

Admission is based on:

  • Bachelor degree or higher
  • Two years relevant work experience
  • Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

Learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

outcome type outcome description
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities Apply specialised knowledge of the historical development of humanitarianism and relate this knowledge to the humanitarian contexts, through analysing current and future sector-wide trends and applying learning, sector standards and strategies to a range of complex national and international situations.
Communication Communicate the theories and practices of humanitarian action and influence and engage a diverse variety of stakeholders to effect change.
Digital literacy Select and apply communication technologies to conduct and critically analyse research, communicate findings and other information and build relationships to engage a diverse group of stakeholders.
Critical thinking Review and critically analyse current local and political aid environments, synthesise knowledge from a variety of stakeholders and critically reflect on current and future humanitarian trends to propose solutions and prioritise actions.
Problem solving Use creative and critical thinking and high level professional judgement to identify resources, to engage stakeholders, and to plan and evaluate a range of solutions and responses to complex humanitarian problems.
Self-management Engage in critical self-reflection through independent learning, commitment to continuing professional development and through receiving feedback.
Teamwork Not explicitly assessed
Global citizenship Apply humanitarian principles and values, and actively engage in humanitarian operations across a variety of contexts taking into consideration cultural, social, political, economic, environmental and ethical issues.

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