Graduate Certificate in International Community Development
Victoria University
About
This practical postgraduate program offers you a personalised education, including workplace training, for a career in community development in the local and international arena.
You’ll gain a thorough understanding of community development by exploring key theories, as well as ethical, socially responsible and sustainable practices.
You’ll also learn about the impact of globalisation, conflict resolution and international organisation governance.
Our graduate certificate is the first of three courses that make up VU’s Master of International Community Development.
Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to study our Graduate Diploma in International Community Development.
Structure
To complete the Graduate Certificate in International Community Development students will be required to complete 48 credit points consisting of:
- 48 credit points of Core units
Course structure and units
- Community Development: Theory and Practice Unit code ASA5001 Credits12
- Community Development: Project Planning and Management Unit code ASA5002 Credits12
- Transnational Gender Issues and Human Rights Unit code ASA5010 Credits12
- Conflict Resolution in Groups and Communities Unit code ASA5050 Credits12
Entry requirements
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any disciplineORApplicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Credit for skills and past study
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| | 1. | Act ethically, socially responsibly and sustainably in community development practices in the developing world as well as industrialised regions; | |
| | 2. | Interpret community development theoretical concepts and related knowledge to think critically in appropriate approaches to address sociocultural problems in contemporary societies; | |
| | 3. | Critically analyse and evaluate effectiveness of community development programs in local and international contexts; | |
| | 4. | Demonstrate creative and innovative responses to contemporary and future challenges facing the communities; | |
| | 5. | Effectively communicate in writing or other means to interrogate, interpret and debate key theories and academic concepts; and | |
| | 6. | Initiate, design and appropriately manage community development projects. | |
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