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Graduate Certificate or Diploma of International Studies

Find the best Graduate Certificate or Diploma of International Studies

Certificate

Perth
This course is for those working or intending to work with Indigenous Australian people.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Tuition Fees
$8,200 per year / $9,977 total
Graduate Satisfaction
87.10%

Graduate Certificate

Nathan
The Graduate Certificate of Global Development gives you an introduction to policy, politics and power dynamics related to development and sustainability, climate change, global health and more.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Global Development, a student must:

  • hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) OR
  • have a minimum of three years equivalent full-time professional work or relevant work experience
  • have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
89.50%

Graduate Certificate

Melbourne
Poverty is one of the world's most pressing and complex problems.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$10,900 per year / $10,900 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.20%

Graduate Certificate

Cairns, Online
Analyse, evaluate and generate solutions to complex social and environmental problems within the Tropics and globally. Engage with diverse communities as you apply specialist knowledge to real-world scenarios across local, national, and international policy and practice.
Entry Requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$6,558 per year / $6,558 total

Graduate Diploma

Melbourne
Inequality is growing.* As the world's richest people strengthen their hold on power and resources, more than 700 million people around the world have been left far behind in extreme poverty.** And with growing global uncertainty, this figure is rising.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$21,800 per year / $21,800 total
International Tuition Fees
$35,800 per year / $35,800 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.20%

Graduate Diploma

Cairns, Online
Gain the specialist skills and experience to support sustainable local and global development. Make a difference to communities, developing hands-on experience in analysing, evaluating and generating innovative solutions to complex social and environmental problems.
Entry Requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$30,636 per year / $30,636 total

Graduate Certificate or Diploma of International Studies overview

A graduate certificate or a diploma in International Studies can be achieved after anywhere between six months to a year of full-time study. Both of these postgraduate IS qualifications can lead to higher academic achievements or something to set your CV apart.

Employment options

A graduate certificate or diploma in International Studies will help to give your resume a leg up in an often highly competitive field. It will help your resume stand out from the others in your field.

Scholarships and funding

Approved universities and Australian citizens could be eligible to receive financial assistance for IS postgraduate degrees. Check with your university to see if you are eligible for Austudy or Youth Allowance (or read our article here about it).

Prerequisites and selection process

Most institutions will prefer you to have an undergraduate degree in International Studies, but will also accept undergraduate degrees in related fields such as development studies, international relations, and international business. Contact your chosen place of study to check if your undergraduate degree counts.