Graduate Certificate in International Development
Prepare to work in the international aid sector while gaining foundational knowledge in key themes and emerging issues. Gain expert understanding in everything from colonisation and de-colonisation, to globalisation, dependency, rural development, food security, poverty alleviation, urbanisation, migration, gender and cultural diversity, education for development, indigenous peoples, society, environment and climate change.
In this program you will:
- Learn key skills and approaches, including traditional and emerging donors, roles of non-government organisations, managing contractors, research design, project development, participatory methods, project analysis, monitoring and evaluation
- Advance your knowledge and understanding of key themes and concepts in international development
- Prepare yourself to work confidently and knowledgably in the international sector
This program is not currently open for applications
Location
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
Fee-payingStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
-
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
-
- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Duration
- 6 months 6 months
- UniSC program code
- AR504
Required course (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) from:
DEV700
DEV701
DEV705
DEV706
EDU775
SWK708
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Completion of a three year bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
Additional entry information
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the program structure
Program notes
- Students entering the program in Semester 2 can study the program part-time only.
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.