Graduate Certificate
Addressing the complex humanitarian aid challenges of the 21st century demands a new type of thinking. Deakin's Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Assistance will introduce you to the tools, techniques and theories current workers are using to revolutionise the sector. Your knowledge will equip you with the skills to play a vital part, whether it be on the frontlines or in improving our systems of aid.
Ready to make a valuable difference to, and in, the humanitarian aid sector?
The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Assistance is delivered by Deakin from the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, a collaborative venture between Deakin and Save the Children that combines good humanitarian practice with academic rigour and seeks to address the power balance that can be created and perpetuated by even well-meaning aid.
The course has a dual focus on equipping you with the skills to make a difference, and the critical knowledge to improve the sector.
In core units, you will explore the role and purpose of humanitarian aid and its current challenges.
Course elective units give you the opportunity to dive deeper into specialised functions, such as humanitarian aid financing and project management.
Deakin's humanitarian assistance courses are among the first in the Asia-Pacific region - meaning when you study with us, you will benefit from our long history of sector engagement.
Through networking opportunities embedded in the course, you can also capitalise on Deakin's strong partnerships with international non-government organisations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, other locally based NGOs, government agencies such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other relevant stakeholders.
Career opportunities for humanitarian assistance graduates exist in government and non-government agencies concerned with the provision of all aspects of emergency and humanitarian responses, including service provision, logistical support, communications, program management and support, community engagement and support, funding, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
Employment in the humanitarian field is also expanding, including in related areas, such as teaching, training, organisation and community capacity building, disaster risk reduction assessment and programming, consulting enterprises, journalism and communications, project management and community development.
Some of the roles you might obtain as a graduate of this course include: project administration assistant, research officer, or logistical support officer.
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To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Assistance, a student must successfully complete 4 credit points of study comprising:
2
Core units
2
Elective units
4
Total units
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Assistance will enable enrolment in the Master of Humanitarian Assistance.